2002 BMW 760 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 BMW 760. (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 760 | SL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
