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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. BMW 2-Series (2017) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2017 BMW 2-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 2-Series  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@6500
343 lb-ft@1400
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 105.9 in -5.1 in
Length 180.4 in 174.9 in 5.5 in
Width 71.5 in 69.4 in 2.1 in
Height 51.1 in 55.6 in -4.5 in
Curb Weight 4274 lb. 3757 lb. 517 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 13.7 gal. 7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 40.5 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 54.4 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 41.5 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.0 in -37 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 42.2 in -42.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 31.8 in -31.8 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 73.3 in (over 2 rows) -30.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.2 ft3 11.8 ft3 -4.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 11.8 ft3 -1.6 ft3

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