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2001 BMW Z8
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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2001 BMW Z8
MSRP $189,900
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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
MSRP $116,500 - $169,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas 8-Cyl
Gas V8 Gas V12
Displacement
TBD
5.0L/303.0 6.0L/365.3
Fuel System
EFI
SMPI
Horsepower
394 hp @ 6600 rpm
302 hp @ 5600 rpm 389 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
368 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm
339 ft-lb @ 2700-4250 rpm 420 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/direct 5th gear
5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
14.6 - 18.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
9.5 - 11.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
9.5 - 18.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
73.0 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
945 mm
942 mm
Front Leg Room
N/A
1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,402 mm
1,407 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
218 L
229 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,504 mm
2,515 mm
Length, Overall
4,399 mm
4,498 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,831 mm
1,811 mm
Height, Overall
1,316 mm
1,303 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,615 kg
1,870 - 2,020 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/45ZR18
P245/40ZR18 P245/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P275/40ZR18
P275/35ZR18 P245/45ZR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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