Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 5-Series | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 116.9 in | -15.1 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 193.1 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 73.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 57.6 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3814 lb. | 187 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.3 in | -2.8 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 | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |