Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 318i (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | SL | 3 Series |
| Generation: | SL (R129) | 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) | 318i (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1988 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.2 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 146 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6300 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 9.1 sec |
| Torque: | 272 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981 | N43B20 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2960 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 12 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4531 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1989 mm | |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1535 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 144 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2130 kg | 1880 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1690-1740 kg | 1360 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1250 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 695 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 91H |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 16 | 7J x 16 |