Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 7-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 535 hp@5250 550 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 100.8 in | 20.1 in |
Length | 199.8 in | 178.5 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.5 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 51.0 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4939 lb. | 4429 lb. | 510 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.7 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.0 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.7 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.