Model Year | 2021 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 8-Series | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 449 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.1 in | 101.7 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 182.3 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 73.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 52.7 in | 51.2 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4756 lb. | 3959 lb. | 797 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 0.0 in | 34.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 0.0 in | 45.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.5 in | 0.0 in | 29.5 in |
Total Legroom | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 8-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL.