BMW Z8 vs Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
| Category | BMW Z8 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 476 / 469 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1615 / 3560 | 1915 / 4222 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 248 / 244 | 249 / 245 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z8 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.40 | 1:18.40 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:07.00 | 8:12.00 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z8 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.8 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.1 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 10.5 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.4 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s @ 111.6 mph | 12.6 s @ 116.1 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z8 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.4 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.2 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.1 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.2 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.1 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.1 s | 13.7 s |
| 1000 m | 23.3 s | 22.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.4 s | 9.4 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z8 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.1 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.5 kph (38.8 mph) | 64.9 kph (40.3 mph) |
| 600ft slalom | 107.0 kph (66.5 mph) | 107.3 kph (66.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 102 m (334 ft) | 99 m (326 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z8 | SL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
SL 55 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.
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