Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 112.3 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 191.8 in | -10 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 70.3 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 57.1 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3450 lb. | 551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |