Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) 535i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | SL | 5 Series |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic | 535i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | 10.5-11.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km | 5.9-6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.6-8.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 178-188 g/km | |
| Power: | 204 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5800-6400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | 5.6 sec |
| Torque: | 304 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1200-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.964 | N55B30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 9-9.3 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 8 Steptronic |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4907 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height: | 1307 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 2968 mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm | 1627 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 141 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2020 kg | 2365 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 kg | 1765 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 90 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 20 |