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BMW 3-Series (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2018) Specs

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2018 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year 2018 2018  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz SL  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 101.7 in 8.9 in
Length 182.5 in 182.3 in 0.2 in
Width 71.3 in 73.9 in -2.6 in
Height 56.3 in 51.2 in 5.1 in
Curb Weight 3575 lb. 4112 lb. -537 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 19.8 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 39.1 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 55.5 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.9 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 0.0 in 37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 0.0 in 35.1 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.0 ft3 8.5 ft3 4.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.0 ft3 13.5 ft3 -0.5 ft3

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