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Mercedes-Benz SL (2017) vs. Lexus RC (2017) Specs

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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2017 Lexus RC Specifications

Model Year 2017 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL Lexus RC  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2000
5.0L V8
DOHC-4v
467 hp@7100
389 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.7 in 107.5 in -5.8 in
Length 182.3 in 184.8 in -2.5 in
Width 73.9 in 72.4 in 1.5 in
Height 51.2 in 54.9 in -3.7 in
Curb Weight 4112 lb. 3958 lb. 154 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 17.4 gal. 2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 39.0 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 54.7 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.9 in -53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 45.4 in -2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 34.8 in -34.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 50.8 in -50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 44.9 in -44.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 27.3 in -27.3 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) -29.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.5 ft3 10.4 ft3 -1.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.5 ft3 10.4 ft3 3.1 ft3

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