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Mercedes-Benz SL (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series (2021) Specs

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2021 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2021  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 3-Series  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
473 hp@6250
406 lb-ft@2650
 
Transmission 7-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 4,582 mm 4,717 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,826 mm 0 mm
Height 1,298 mm 1,443 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,939 kg 1,742 kg 0 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 204 L 479 L -275 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 289 L 16.9 272.1 L

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