Model Year | 2017 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 101.7 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 182.3 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 73.9 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 51.2 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3630 lb. | 4112 lb. | -482 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.9 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL.