Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLC | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000 |
4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 108.7 in | -13 in |
Length | 162.8 in | 180.6 in | -17.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 51.3 in | 54.5 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3541 lb. | 4145 lb. | -604 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.1 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.3 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC.
2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.