Mercedes-Benz SL (2016) vs. BMW 5-Series (2020) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2020 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2016	2020
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@5700 553 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.8 in	117.1 in	-15.3 in
Length	181.8 in	194.6 in	-12.8 in
Width	73.9 in	73.5 in	0.4 in
Height	51.8 in	58.2 in	-6.4 in
Curb Weight	4068 lb.	4370 lb.	-302 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	18.0 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	58.7 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	41.4 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.5 in	-36.5 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-35 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.5 ft³	18.7 ft³	-10.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.5 ft³	18.7 ft³	-5.2 ft³

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