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BMW 3-Series (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

2009 BMW 3-Series and 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year 2009 2018  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz SL  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 101.7 in 7 in
Length 180.6 in 182.3 in -1.7 in
Width 70.2 in 73.9 in -3.7 in
Height 54.5 in 51.2 in 3.3 in
Curb Weight 3792 lb. 3826 lb. -34 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.1 gal. 19.8 gal. -3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.0 in 39.1 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.5 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.9 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in 0.0 in 36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 49.3 in 0.0 in 49.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.9 in 0.0 in 31.9 in
Total Legroom 73.7 in (over 2 rows) 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 30.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 9.0 ft3 8.5 ft3 0.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.2 ft3 13.5 ft3 -1.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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