Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 100.8 in | 15.6 in |
Length | 196.7 in | 178.5 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.5 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 51.0 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 4455 lb. | -222 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 54.0 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Cadillac STS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.