Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 4-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 444 hp@7000 406 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 110.6 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 182.6 in | -4.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 71.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 54.5 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4429 lb. | 4112 lb. | 317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 40.4 in | -2.7 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 | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.8 in | -49.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.1 in | -33.1 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | -32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 | -0.5 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 4-Series.