Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 557 hp@5250 664 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@5700 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 117.1 in | -15.3 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 194.6 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 73.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 58.2 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4068 lb. | 4370 lb. | -302 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 5-Series.