Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 2 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5 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): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 520 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 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | Installed 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 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.40 m | |
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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 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | 335 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 26 000 | |
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