Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RL | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 100.8 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 180.4 in | 13.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 51.1 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4220 lb. | -208 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.0 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.9 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
2007 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.