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2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
MSRP $123,400 - $242,500
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2014 BMW Z4
MSRP $54,300 - $77,900
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Mechanical
Engine
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-12
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Displacement
4.7 L/285 5.5 L/333 6.0 L/365
2.0 L/122 3.0 L/182
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
429 hp @ 5250 rpm 577 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 4800 rpm
241 hp @ 5000 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 335 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque
516 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 664 ft-lb @ 2250 rpm 737 ft-lb @ 2300 rpm
258 ft-lb @ 1250 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7G-TRONIC Automatic -inc: 7G-TRONIC PLUS w/steering wheel shift paddles 7G-TRONIC Automatic -inc: AMG Speedshift MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) 7-speed sports transmission 7G-TRONIC Automatic -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed sports transmission
6-Speed Manual 7-Speed Double Clutch
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
13.8 - 16.7 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.5 - 11.2 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.5 - 16.7 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Standard
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
993 mm
993 mm
Front Leg Room
1,090 mm
1,069 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,410 mm
1,354 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
241 L
181 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,586 mm
2,497 mm
Length, Overall
4,613 - 4,633 mm
4,239 - 4,244 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,877 mm
1,791 mm
Height, Overall
1,300 - 1,316 mm
1,285 - 1,290 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
124 - 130 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,785 - 1,950 kg
1,480 - 1,610 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/35YR19 P255/35R19
P225/40WR18 P225/45VR17 P225/35YR19
Rear Tire Size
P285/30YR19 P285/30R20 P285/30YR20
P255/35WR18 P225/45VR17 P255/30YR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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