Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
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 | 116.9 in | 100.8 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 178.5 in | 14.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 51.0 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 4564 lb. | -177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2.5 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 | 35.3 in | 0.0 in | 35.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.