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BMW 5-Series (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2018) Specs

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2016 BMW 5-Series and 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year 2016 2018  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz SL  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
423 kW@6000
696 Nm@1500
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
430 kW@5500
900 Nm@2000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,969 mm 2,583 mm 0 mm
Length 4,912 mm 4,630 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,877 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,300 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,975 kg 1,865 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 75 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 993 mm -992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,090 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 0 mm 973 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,427 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 897 mm 0 mm 897 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1,090 mm (over 1 row) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 521 L 241 L 280 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.4 382 L -363.6

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