Mercedes-Benz SL (2008) vs. Cadillac STS (2006) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2006 Cadillac STS Specifications

Model Year	2008	2006
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	Cadillac STS
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1900	supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.8 in	116.4 in	-15.6 in
Length	178.5 in	196.3 in	-17.8 in
Width	71.5 in	72.6 in	-1.1 in
Height	51.0 in	57.6 in	-6.6 in
Curb Weight	4455 lb.	4233 lb.	222 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	17.0 gal.	4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	38.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	58.6 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	54.6 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	42.6 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.4 in	-57.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.6 in	-55.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-38 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.3 ft³	13.8 ft³	-6.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.2 ft³	13.8 ft³	-3.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.

2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review
2006	4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review

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