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Mercedes-Benz SL (2009) vs. BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe (2020) Specs

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2020 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe Specifications

Model Year 2009 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe  
Engine turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
604 hp@4800
738 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
600 hp@6000
553 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD 4WD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 119.0 in -18.2 in
Length 180.4 in 200.2 in -19.8 in
Width 71.5 in 76.1 in -4.6 in
Height 51.1 in 55.2 in -4.1 in
Curb Weight 4564 lb. 4612 lb. -48 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 18.0 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 39.1 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 57.2 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 42.1 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.0 in -37 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.6 in -54.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.6 in -36.6 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 78.7 in (over 2 rows) -35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.2 ft3 15.5 ft3 -8.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 15.5 ft3 -5.3 ft3

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