Mercedes SL 2016 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.0 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 22 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
485 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SL has 14 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. The BMW 8 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 70 600 | |
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