Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 110.6 in | -14.9 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 182.5 in | -21.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 71.3 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 56.3 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 3595 lb. | -175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 40.3 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 55.1 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.0 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series.