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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2016) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
621 hp@4800
738 lb-ft@2300
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 115.9 in -15.1 in
Length 180.4 in 197.9 in -17.5 in
Width 71.5 in 74.7 in -3.2 in
Height 51.1 in 55.8 in -4.7 in
Curb Weight 4274 lb. 4903 lb. -629 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 20.7 gal. 0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 40.0 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 60.6 in -6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 41.7 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.7 in -36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.1 in -54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 33.4 in -33.4 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 75.1 in (over 2 rows) -32.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.2 ft3 10.4 ft3 -3.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 10.4 ft3 -0.2 ft3

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