Mercedes-Benz SL (2006) vs. BMW 5-Series (2016) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2016 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.8 in	116.9 in	-16.1 in
Length	178.5 in	193.4 in	-14.9 in
Width	71.5 in	73.2 in	-1.7 in
Height	51.0 in	57.6 in	-6.6 in
Curb Weight	4564 lb.	4387 lb.	177 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	40.5 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	58.3 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	41.4 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.3 in	-35.3 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-33.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.3 ft³	18.4 ft³	-11.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.2 ft³	18.4 ft³	-8.2 ft³

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