Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 373 kW@7750 519 Nm@6100 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 265 kW@5750 510 Nm@4000 |
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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 | 2,431 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,082 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,855 kg | 1,551 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 963 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,080 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) | 1,080 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 396 L | 184 L | 212 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 | 278 L | -264 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.