Mercedes SL 2008 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
|
Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 245 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 510 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 9.9 | |
|
The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 6 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 | 350'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CL | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
|
Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
339 litres | 350 litres | |
|
BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 11 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 12 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes SL has
|
BMW 6 sērija has
| |