Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 2 series 2015

 
Mercedes SL
2012 - 2016
BMW 2 series
2015 - 2016
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 335 HP326 HP
Torque: 480 NM450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds5 seconds
Mercedes SL engine produces 9 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 2 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.77.9
Real fuel consumption: 12.9 l/100km10.0 l/100km
The BMW 2 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Mercedes SL consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SL consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway830 km on highway
500 km with real consumption520 km with real consumption
Ground clearance: 96 mm (3.8 inches)130 mm (5.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLEInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 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 2 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.45 m
Width: 1.88 m1.77 m
Height: 1.32 m1.40 m
Mercedes SL is larger, but lower.
Mercedes SL is 17 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 241 litres280 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
381 litres335 litres
Despite its longer length, Mercedes SL has 39 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. This could mean that the Mercedes SL uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 46 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1102`050
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
below average
Average price (€): 23 00026 000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes SL has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
BMW 2 sērija has
  • higher ground clearance
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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