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

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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
386 kW@6800
630 Nm@5200
turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
463 kW@4800
1,001 Nm@2300
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,560 mm 2,946 mm 0 mm
Length 4,582 mm 5,032 mm -1 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,897 mm 0 mm
Height 1,298 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,939 kg 2,286 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 78 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 958 mm 958 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,372 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,090 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 958 mm -958 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,257 mm -1 mm
Total Legroom 1,090 mm (over 1 row) 0 mm (over 1 row) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 204 L 249 L -45 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 289 L 351 L -62 L

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