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Mercedes-Benz SL (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK (2015) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK Specifications

Model Year 2008 2015  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SLK  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V12
OHC-3v
510 hp@5000
612 lb-ft@1900
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
415 hp@6800
398 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 95.7 in 5.1 in
Length 178.5 in 162.8 in 15.7 in
Width 71.5 in 71.5 in 0 in
Height 51.0 in 51.2 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 4455 lb. 3583 lb. 872 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 15.9 gal. 5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 38.0 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 52.2 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 42.5 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 42.5 in (over 1 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.3 ft3 6.4 ft3 0.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 10.1 ft3 0.1 ft3

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