Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 415 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 4,135 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,855 kg | 1,625 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 965 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 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 | 181 L | 215 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 | 286 L | -272 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.