Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 330 hp@7900 262 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 449 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,583 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,092 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,298 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,450 kg | 1,796 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 75 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 993 mm | -46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 241 L | 241 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 | 382 L | -373.5 |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL.