| Model Year | 2017 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz SLC | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 117.1 in | -21.4 in |
| Length | 162.8 in | 194.3 in | -31.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 78.9 in | -7.4 in |
| Height | 51.3 in | 69.0 in | -17.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3541 lb. | 5260 lb. | -1719 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.9 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 60.0 in | -7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 39.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.1 in | -58.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -27.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 | -62.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW X5.