Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 530i 24V (231 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | SL | 5 Series |
| Generation: | SL (R129) | 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic | 530i 24V (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15 l/100 km | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | |
| Power: | 190 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 223 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103.984 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2960 cm3 | 2979 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4775 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2830 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1516 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1530 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 460 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Several levers and rods | |
| Max weight: | 2040-2090 kg | 2070 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1650-1700 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | R16 |