Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,560 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,587 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,384 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,914 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 80 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 958 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 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 | 207 L | 48 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 345 L | 289 L | 56 L |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 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 |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.