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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 | 2,761 mm | 2,583 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,587 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,735 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 75 L | -14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 993 mm | -28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 810 mm | 0 mm | 810 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 255 L | 241 L | 14 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 345 L | 382 L | -37 L |
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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL
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