Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 108.3 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 182.1 in | -21.4 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 73.0 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 54.0 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 3891 lb. | -471 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.3 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.0 in | -36 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | -30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |
2009 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
Awesome for a tall large-framed driver, with great armrests. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2009 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Its a coupe. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
barely fit an adult, good for toddlers only see full Audi A5 / S5 review |