Mercedes-Benz SLC (2017) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2017	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz SLC	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	95.7 in	116.9 in	-21.2 in
Length	162.8 in	193.1 in	-30.3 in
Width	71.5 in	73.2 in	-1.7 in
Height	51.3 in	57.6 in	-6.3 in
Curb Weight	3541 lb.	4376 lb.	-835 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.0 in	40.5 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.2 in	58.3 in	-6.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.4 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.3 in	-38.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Total Legroom	42.5 in (over 1 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-35 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.4 ft³	18.4 ft³	-12 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.1 ft³	18.4 ft³	-8.3 ft³

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2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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