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Background grid Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2001-2004 BMW 7 Sedan 1994-2001
Real height1 1.295 m 2
1 1.425 m Real height1
 + 13 cm
2 4.534 m Real length
+ 45 cm 1 4.984 m Real length
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BMW 7-Series Sedan  1994 - 2001 Views available
BMW
7-Series 3
Sedan 1994 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland
16″
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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster  2001 - 2004 Views available
Mercedes-Benz
SL 5
Roadster 2001 - 2004
Spotted in Germany
17″
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Side ViewBMW 7-Series (E38) Sedan 1994 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster 2001


Technical specs | BMW 7-Series (E38) Sedan 1994 is 45 cm longer and 13 cm higher compared to Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster 2001. It offers 113% more cargo space.4,5

498.4 cm
+45
Length
453.4 cm
186.2 cm
+3.3
Width2
182.9 cm
206.3 cm
+1.3
Width incl. mirrors
205 cm
142.5 cm
+13
Height1
129.5 cm
293 cm
+37
Wheelbase
256 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
500 l
+113%
Cargo volume4
235 l
-- l
Cargo volume max.4,5
-- l
1785 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
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€ 44829
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit incl. highest seat mode configuration. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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1908
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