Mercedes SL 2006 vs BMW 6 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 12.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SL 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: | 450'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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 2004 4.4 engine: The main problems with the N62 engine are related to malfunctions in the Valvetronic and VANOS systems. Fluctuating idle is usually caused by ignition coil failure, air leaks, MAF sensor problems or problems ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 4.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 28 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
339 litres | 350 litres | |
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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`120 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 10 600 | |
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