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Mercedes-Benz SL (2023) vs. BMW 5-Series (2012) Specs

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2023 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2023 2012  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
280 kW@6750
480 Nm@3000
turbocharged
3.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
250 kW@5800
407 Nm@1300
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,969 mm 0 mm
Length 4,704 mm 4,905 mm 0 mm
Width 1,915 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,359 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,810 kg 1,980 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 70 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 0 mm 1,029 mm -1 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,481 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 0 mm 1,052 mm -1 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 973 mm -973 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,427 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 917 mm -917 mm
Total Legroom 0 mm (over 1 row) 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 212 L 521 L -309 L

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