Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1989 – 1995) vs BMW 8 Series (1989 – 1999): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 394 hp against 380 hp. It uses less fuel, from 11.0 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,650 kg against 1,790 kg. At 4,780 mm, the BMW 8 Series is 310 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1989 – 1995
|
BMW
8 Series
1989 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1995 | 1989 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 394 hp | 286 – 381 hp |
| Torque | 260 – 570 Nm | 400 – 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 9.3 s | 6.0 – 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 229 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 14.9 L/100 km | 11.4 – 18.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 – 1,980 kg | 1,790 – 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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