Comparison BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 5 Series | SL |
| Generation: | 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | 540i V8 (306 Hp) Automatic | AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 |
| Power: | 306 hp | 525 hp |
| Max power in: | 6300 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.1 sec | 4.8 sec |
| Torque: | 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 750 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N62B40TU | M 120 E 73/120.990 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4000 cm3 | 7291 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4841 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1846 mm | 1812 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2030 mm | |
| Height: | 1468 mm | 1296 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2888 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1558 mm | 1553 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm | 1541 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 142 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 852 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1101 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 265 l |
| Max weight: | 2220 kg | 2320 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1660 kg | 1975 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 10.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 90 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/50 R17 | Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2 |