BMW Z8 vs Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG

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Picture of Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG (R129)
Category BMW Z8SL 73 AMG
Engine layout 5.0 l V87.3 l V12
Max power (ps / bhp) 400 / 395525 / 518
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 500 / 369750 / 553
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1615 / 35602001 / 4411
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 248 / 244262 / 259

Acceleration

Speed & distance BMW Z8SL 73 AMG
0 - 80 kph 3.4 s3.5 s
0 - 100 kph 4.5 s4.8 s
0 - 140 kph 8.1 s7.9 s
0 - 180 kph 13.1 s12.1 s
0 - 200 kph 16.1 s15.0 s
1000 m 23.3 s22.9 s
Est. 100 - 140 kph 3.7 s3.2 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 12.4 s10.2 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph9.0 s @ 95.7 mph

General performance

Category BMW Z8SL 73 AMG
Top speed 260 kph (162 mph)300 kph (186 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.63 g (6 m/s²)0.64 g (6 m/s²)
Fuel economy 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK)11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK)
100 kph - 0 37 m (122 ft)39 m (127 ft)

Summary

Category BMW Z8SL 73 AMG
Track Performance 00
Straight line speed 14781532
Total 14781532

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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