Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 8-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 600 hp@6000 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 111.1 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 191.1 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.9 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 52.7 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4564 lb. | 4573 lb. | -9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.2 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.1 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.7 in | -34.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.7 in | -45.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 29.5 in | -29.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 8-Series.