Mercedes-Benz SL (2009) vs. BMW 3-Series (2021) Specs

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2021 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2009	2021
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	BMW 3-Series
Engine	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 473 hp@6250 406 lb-ft@2650
Transmission	7-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	180.4 in	185.7 in	-5.3 in
Width	71.5 in	71.9 in	-0.4 in
Height	51.1 in	56.8 in	-5.7 in
Curb Weight	4274 lb.	3840 lb.	434 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	7.2 ft³	16.9 ft³	-9.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.2 ft³	16.9 ft³	-6.7 ft³

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