Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 126.6 in | -25.8 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 212.2 in | -31.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 76.8 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 60.8 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4455 lb. | 5095 lb. | -640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 61.0 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | -41.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 7-Series.