Mercedes SL 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes SL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 333 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 450 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 5.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 8.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 1245 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CL | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
339 litres | 350 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SL has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 11 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 11 800 | |
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