BMW M3 Competition RWD vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550
![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 $112,300MSRP | ![]() BMW M3 Competition RWD $82,600MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 $112,300MSRP | BMW M3 Competition RWD $82,600MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced2007-2016 | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$112,300 | MSRP$82,600 |
Average price$28,229 | Average price$82,372 |
Listings346 | Listings195 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.7L 449 hp V8 | Engine3.0L 503 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower449 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower503 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.5L 382 hp V8 | Engine Name3.0L 503 hp I6 |
Torque391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | Torque479 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
Horsepower382 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower503 hp @ 6250 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City13 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.2 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4220 lbs | Curb Weight3890 lbs |
Height51.0 in | Height56.4 in |
Length178.5 in | Length189.1 in |
Width71.5 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase100.8 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
![]() Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 $112,300MSRP | ![]() BMW M3 Competition RWD $82,600MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 550 $112,300MSRP | BMW M3 Competition RWD $82,600MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 2007-2016 | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $112,300 | $82,600 |
Average price | $28,229 | $82,372 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.7L 449 hp V8 | 3.0L 503 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 449 hp @ 5250 rpm | 503 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.5L 382 hp V8 | 3.0L 503 hp I6 |
Torque | 391 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 479 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
Horsepower | 382 hp @ 6000 rpm | 503 hp @ 6250 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 13 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.2 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4220 lbs | 3890 lbs |
Height | 51.0 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 189.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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