Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 449 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 101.7 in | 15.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 182.3 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.9 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 51.2 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 3959 lb. | 428 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.5 in | 2.8 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 | 8.5 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 4.9 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL.