Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 6-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 100.8 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 180.4 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 54.1 in | 51.1 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4372 lb. | 4274 lb. | 98 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 54.0 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.9 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 28.8 in | 0.0 in | 28.8 in |
Total Legroom | 70.8 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.6 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW 6-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.