Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 101.8 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 181.8 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 73.9 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 51.8 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 4089 lb. | 4068 lb. | 21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.5 in | 1.8 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 | 8.5 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 0.5 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL.