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Mercedes-Benz SL (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2021) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2021 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2021  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
450 kW@4800
1,001 Nm@2000
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
353 kW@6250
550 Nm@2650
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,560 mm 2,850 mm 0 mm
Length 4,534 mm 4,717 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,826 mm 0 mm
Height 1,295 mm 1,443 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,070 kg 1,742 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 59 L 21 L
Headroom, Row 1 958 mm 983 mm -25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,372 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,090 mm 1,067 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 955 mm -955 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,387 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 894 mm -894 mm
Total Legroom 1,090 mm (over 1 row) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 207 L 479 L -272 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 289 L 16.9 272.1 L

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