Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | BMW X7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 612 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 122.2 in | -21.4 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 203.3 in | -22.9 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.7 in | -7.2 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 71.1 in | -20 in |
Curb Weight | 4455 lb. | 5860 lb. | -1405 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.9 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 41.9 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 60.0 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 39.8 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.9 in | -39.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.1 in | -58.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.6 in | -36.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -67.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.2 | 48.6 ft3 | -41.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 90.4 ft3 | -80.2 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 2021 BMW X7.