Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
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 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.6 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 182.5 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.3 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 56.3 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4274 lb. | 3630 lb. | 644 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 | 7.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -5.8 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series.