Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@7000 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 | 101.8 in | 110.6 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 182.5 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 71.3 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 56.3 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4068 lb. | 3630 lb. | 438 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 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 | 8.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series.