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Mercedes-Benz SL (2016) vs. BMW 8-Series (2020) Specs

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2016 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2020 BMW 8-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 8-Series  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
600 hp@6000
553 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD 4WD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,586 mm 2,822 mm 0 mm
Length 4,618 mm 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,877 mm 1,902 mm 0 mm
Height 1,316 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,845 kg 2,074 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 68 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 988 mm 5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,453 mm 0 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 241 L 351 L -110 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 382 L 12.4 369.6 L

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