Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 95.7 in | 20.7 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 160.7 in | 35.6 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 70.4 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 51.0 in | 6.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3420 lb. | 813 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 52.2 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.6 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.5 in | 0.1 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) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 38.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
2007 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |