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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe (2020) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2020 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
386 kW@6800
630 Nm@5200
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
441 kW@6000
750 Nm@1800
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD 4WD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,560 mm 3,023 mm -1 mm
Length 4,582 mm 5,085 mm -1 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,933 mm 0 mm
Height 1,298 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,939 kg 2,092 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 68 L 12 L
Headroom, Row 1 958 mm 993 mm -35 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,372 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,090 mm 1,069 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 940 mm -940 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,387 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 930 mm -930 mm
Total Legroom 1,090 mm (over 1 row) 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 204 L 439 L -235 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 289 L 15.5 273.5 L

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