Mercedes-Benz SL (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2017) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2017 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2008	2017
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.8 in	110.6 in	-9.8 in
Length	178.5 in	182.5 in	-4 in
Width	71.5 in	71.3 in	0.2 in
Height	51.0 in	56.3 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	4564 lb.	3575 lb.	989 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	15.8 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	40.3 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	55.1 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	42.0 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.7 in	-37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.1 in	-35.1 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	-34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.3 ft³	13.0 ft³	-5.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.2 ft³	13.0 ft³	-2.8 ft³

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