Mercedes SLC 2016 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLC engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLC consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLC could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes SLC is smaller. Mercedes SLC is 83 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLC is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SLC has 305 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 1.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Mercedes SLC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`520 kg | 1`685 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 370 kg | 710 kg | |
| Mercedes SLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is almost two times less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 40 800 | |
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