BMW Z8 (2000 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The BMW Z8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 6.1 s. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 14.5 L/100 km. The BMW Z8 is the lighter car, from 1,590 kg against 1,715 kg. At 4,470 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 71 mm longer than the BMW Z8. The BMW Z8 dates from 2000 – 2003, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse from 1998 – 2001.
| Specification |
BMW
Z8
2000 – 2003
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 400 hp | 204 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 270 – 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.7 s | 6.1 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 232 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.5 L/100 km | 10.7 – 15.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,318 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,504 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 kg | 1,715 – 1,955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.