Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 100.8 in | 12.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 178.5 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 71.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 51.0 in | 6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4089 lb. | 4564 lb. | -475 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 37.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.0 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.9 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 0.0 in | 36 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL.