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Mercedes-Benz SL (2020) vs. BMW 8-Series (2021) Specs

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2020 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2021 BMW 8-Series Specifications

Model Year 2020 2021  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL BMW 8-Series  
Engine turbocharged
4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
449 hp@5250
516 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
523 hp@5500
553 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 9-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.7 in 111.1 in -9.4 in
Length 182.3 in 191.1 in -8.8 in
Width 73.9 in 74.9 in -1 in
Height 51.2 in 52.7 in -1.5 in
Curb Weight 3959 lb. 4756 lb. -797 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 18.0 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 38.9 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 57.2 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 42.1 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 34.7 in -34.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 45.7 in -45.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 29.5 in -29.5 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 71.6 in (over 2 rows) -28.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.5 ft3 12.4 ft3 -3.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.5 ft3 12.4 ft3 1.1 ft3

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