Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
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 473 hp@6250 406 lb-ft@2650 |
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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 | 112.2 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 185.7 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 56.8 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4564 lb. | 3840 lb. | 724 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.0 in | -2 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 | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.2 in | -35.2 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -6.7 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 2021 BMW 3-Series.