Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura TL | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 286 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 95.7 in | 12.2 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 160.7 in | 28.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.4 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 51.0 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3419 lb. | 3420 lb. | -1 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 52.2 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.6 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |