BMW Z8 vs Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG
| Category | BMW Z8 | SL 73 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 7.3 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 525 / 518 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 750 / 553 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1616 / 3563 | 2001 / 4411 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 248 / 244 | 262 / 259 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW Z8 | SL 73 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.1 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.1 s | 12.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.1 s | 15.0 s |
| 1000 m | 23.3 s | 22.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.6 s | 3.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.1 s | 10.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z8 | SL 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 Z8 | SL 73 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 87 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
SL 73 AMG is the fastest by considerable margin.
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