Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 95.7 in | 21.2 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 160.7 in | 32.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.4 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 51.0 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3420 lb. | 956 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.9 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 52.2 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.5 in | -1.1 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 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.