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Mercedes-Benz SL (2016) vs. BMW 5-Series (2017) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2017 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,586 mm 2,974 mm 0 mm
Length 4,618 mm 4,943 mm 0 mm
Width 1,877 mm 1,867 mm 0 mm
Height 1,316 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,785 kg 1,699 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 68 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 986 mm 7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,090 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 953 mm -953 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,420 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 927 mm -927 mm
Total Legroom 1,090 mm (over 1 row) 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 241 L 530 L -289 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 382 L 18.7 363.3 L

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