2018 BMW M6 vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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What is the main difference between M6 and SL-Class?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, which is $34,100 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 BMW M6. Also, the 2018 M6 has a more powerful engine than the 2018 SL-Class, and it gets 5.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the M6 has a slightly taller body than the SL-Class. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the BMW M6 seats two more the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and ground shadow size.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 4.4 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$122,300
$88,200
Engine
Engine
4.4L V-8 Twin-Turbo
3.0L V-6 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
560 hp
362 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.3 sec
4.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
14 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
20 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
16 MPG
23 MPG
Width
Width
82.9 in
82.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.8 in
76.7 in
Length
Length
192.8 in
182.3 in
Height
Height
53.9 in
51.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.2 in
101.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
100.1 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.3 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.1 in
42.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.9 in
55.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.5 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
30.5 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.6 in
-

Costs

2018 BMW M6

2018 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,350
$3,050 - $3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$1,819 (2018 BMW M6 Convertible)
$989 (2018 Mercedes-Benz SL SL 450 Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$74,833
$41,653 - $42,103
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