Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 530 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 116.9 in | -15.1 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 193.4 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 73.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 57.6 in | -5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4068 lb. | 4354 lb. | -286 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 | 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 | 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 5-Series.