Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $13,000 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 BMW M6 Convertible, a newer vehicle by two model years, has a higher starting price than the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Also, the 2016 M6 Convertible has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2014 SL-Class gets 4 more mpg. In addition, the M6 Convertible has a slightly taller body than the SL-Class. And finally, you'll seat two more passengers in the BMW M6 Convertible than in the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and ground shadow size.