Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 100.8 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 180.4 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 51.1 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4220 lb. | -406 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.7 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.0 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.