Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Audi A6 / S6 | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 435 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 111.9 in | -16.2 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 193.5 in | -32.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 73.0 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 57.5 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 4519 lb. | -1099 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 57.1 in | -4.9 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 | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.9 in | -36.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -6.1 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 |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |