Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW 8-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 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. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,822 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,534 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,295 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,021 kg | 2,157 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 68 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 988 mm | -30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 881 mm | -881 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,161 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 749 mm | -749 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 1,819 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 207 L | 351 L | -144 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 289 L | 12.4 | 276.6 L |
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 2021 BMW 8-Series.