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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2018) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
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 Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 116.0 in -15.2 in
Length 180.4 in 198.1 in -17.7 in
Width 71.5 in 74.7 in -3.2 in
Height 51.1 in 56.2 in -5.1 in
Curb Weight 4274 lb. 5040 lb. -766 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 20.7 gal. 0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 37.7 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 59.0 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 0.0 in 42.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.7 in -37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 49.5 in -49.5 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 0 in (over 1 rows) 42.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.2 ft3 8.8 ft3 -1.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 12.4 ft3 -2.2 ft3

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