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Mercedes-Benz SL (2009) vs. BMW 8-Series (2021) Specs

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2021 BMW 8-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2021  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 8-Series  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V12
OHC-3v
380 kW@5000
830 Nm@1900
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
390 kW@5500
750 Nm@1800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,560 mm 2,822 mm 0 mm
Length 4,582 mm 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,902 mm 0 mm
Height 1,298 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,021 kg 2,157 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 68 L 12 L
Headroom, Row 1 958 mm 988 mm -30 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 881 mm -881 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,161 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 749 mm -749 mm
Total Legroom 1,090 mm (over 1 row) 1,819 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 204 L 351 L -147 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 289 L 12.4 276.6 L

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