| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Audi A8 / S8 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 265 lb-ft@4900 |
5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500 |
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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 | 115.9 in | -20.2 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 199.3 in | -38.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 74.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 56.9 in | -5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3295 lb. | 4586 lb. | -1291 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.3 in | 0.6 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 | 38.0 in | -38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.5 in | -57.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Audi A8 / S8.