Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series.