Mercedes SL 2001 vs BMW 6 series 2005
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 306 HP | 367 HP | |
Torque: | 460 NM | 490 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 12.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
The Mercedes SL is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SL consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
860 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.54 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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 |
317 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 33 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`140 | 2`250 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 18 200 | 11 200 | |
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