Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@6000 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 | 101.7 in | 119.0 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 200.2 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 76.1 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 51.2 in | 55.2 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 4112 lb. | 4612 lb. | -500 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.1 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.6 in | -36.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe.