Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
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 | 2,888 mm | 2,583 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,855 kg | 1,865 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 75 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 993 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 0 mm | 914 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 396 L | 241 L | 155 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 | 382 L | -368 |
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 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL.