Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 265 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 104.7 in | -9 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 172.2 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 68.8 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 55.6 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3295 lb. | 3626 lb. | -331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.0 in | -1.8 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 | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.2 in | -42.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.0 in | -32 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |