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Mercedes-Benz SL (2008) vs. BMW 7-Series (2020) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2020 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 7-Series  
Engine turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
604 hp@4800
738 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
600 hp@5500
590 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 126.4 in -25.6 in
Length 178.5 in 206.6 in -28.1 in
Width 71.5 in 74.8 in -3.3 in
Height 51.0 in 58.2 in -7.2 in
Curb Weight 4564 lb. 4866 lb. -302 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 20.6 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 39.9 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 61.2 in -7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 41.4 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 38.9 in -38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 61.0 in -61 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 44.4 in -44.4 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 85.8 in (over 2 rows) -42.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.3 ft3 18.2 ft3 -10.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 18.2 ft3 -8 ft3

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