Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@5700 553 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 100.8 in | 16.3 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 180.4 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 71.5 in | 2 in |
Height | 58.2 in | 51.1 in | 7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 4564 lb. | -194 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 54.0 in | 4.7 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 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.7 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 5-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.