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Mercedes-Benz SL (2017) vs. BMW 5-Series (2021) Specs

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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2021 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2017 2021  
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 2,583 mm 2,974 mm 0 mm
Length 4,630 mm 4,973 mm 0 mm
Width 1,877 mm 1,867 mm 0 mm
Height 1,300 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,865 kg 1,971 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 396 L -155 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 382 L 14.0 368 L

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