Very cool cars, but so slow
Mercedes-Benz SL 500 vs BMW 840CI
| Category | BMW 840CI | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 320 / 315 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 420 / 310 | 470 / 347 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1886 / 4158 | 1839 / 4054 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 152 / 150 | 174 / 171 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW 840CI | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Miramas Handling Course | 1:29.80 | 1:30.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 840CI | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.6 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.7 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.7 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 10.4 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.4 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.4 s | 15.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.7 s | 20.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 31.8 s | 28.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.8 s | 5.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 24.1 s | 21.3 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 7.2 s | 6.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.0 s @ 77.7 mph | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| Est. 1/4 mile | 17.1 s @ 98.8 mph | 16.4 s @ 101.9 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s @ 116.8 mph | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW 840CI | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.41 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 14.4 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 20 UK) | 15.3 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 840CI | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 1510 | 1883 |
| Total | 1610 | 1980 |
Verdict
SL 500 is the fastest by a small margin.
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