Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 415 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 162.8 in | 33.5 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.5 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 51.2 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3583 lb. | 650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 52.2 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 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 | 6.4 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 | 3.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK.