Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@5750 590 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 126.4 in | -24.6 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 206.6 in | -24.8 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 74.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 58.2 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4068 lb. | 4755 lb. | -687 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 61.2 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.0 in | -61 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 85.8 in (over 2 rows) | -42.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 7-Series.