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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d (163 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d (163 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model: 5 Series SL
Generation: 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) SL (R230)
Engine / modification: 525d (163 Hp) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 2000 year 2001 year
Production end: 2003 year 2006 year
Coupe type: Sedan Roadster
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29-0.34
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 80 l
Emission standard: EURO3 Euro 4
Power: 163 hp 306 hp
Max power in: 4000 rpm. 5600 rpm.
Maximum speed: 219 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.9 sec 6.3 sec
Torque: 350 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Model Engine: M57D25 M 113.963
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2497 cm3 4966 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 7.5 l
Coolant: 9.2 l 11.5 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: OHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 3
Compression ratio: 17.5 10
Piston Stroke: 82.8 mm 84 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 97 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4775 mm 4535 mm
Width: 1800 mm 1815 mm
Width including mirrors: 2050 mm
Height: 1435 mm 1298 mm
Wheelbase: 2830 mm 2560 mm
Front track: 1512 mm 1559 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1526 mm 1547 mm
Ride height(clearance): 120 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 235 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 317 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Several levers and rods
Max weight: 2115 kg 2140 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1575 kg 1770 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: 205/65 R15 255/45 R 17 98 W
Wheel rims size: R15 8.5 J x 17 H 2