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BMW 5-Series (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2017) Specs

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2013 BMW 5-Series and 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year 2013 2017  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz SL  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
560 hp@6000
500 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.9 in 101.7 in 15.2 in
Length 193.1 in 182.3 in 10.8 in
Width 73.2 in 73.9 in -0.7 in
Height 57.6 in 51.2 in 6.4 in
Curb Weight 4387 lb. 4112 lb. 275 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 19.8 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 39.1 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.5 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.9 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 0.0 in 38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.2 in 0.0 in 56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 0.0 in 36.1 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.4 ft3 8.5 ft3 9.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.4 ft3 13.5 ft3 4.9 ft3

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