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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 3-Series | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 108.7 in | -7.9 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 180.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 51.1 in | 54.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 3792 lb. | 428 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 55.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
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