Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Audi A8 | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 117.8 in | -22.1 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 202.2 in | -41.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 76.7 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 57.5 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 4409 lb. | -989 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 59.1 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.4 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -3.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.