Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes SL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 2 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 145 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 6.4 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 | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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 | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| 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 2013 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but lower. Mercedes SL is 19 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 10 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`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 15 400 | |
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