Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 280 (193 Hp) & BMW M8 Convertible 4.4 V8 (600 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | SL | M8 |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1995) | M8 Convertible |
| Engine / modification: | SL 280 (193 Hp) | 4.4 V8 (600 Hp) xDrive Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2019 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15 l/100 km | 15.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | 7.9-8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km | 10.6-10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 68 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | Euro 6 d-TEMP |
| CO2 emissions: | 241-246 g/km | |
| Power: | 193 hp | 600 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec | 3.4 sec |
| Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h: | 11.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.943 | S63B44 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 4395 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 10.0 l |
| Coolant: | 11.75 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 M Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 4867 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1907 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2137 mm | |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2827 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1627 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1632 mm |
| Front overhang: | 950 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1090 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | 2440 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1755 kg | 2010 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 12.2 m |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | Front wheel tires: 275/40 ZR19 105Y XL |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | Front wheel rims: 9.5J x 19 |