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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2008) vs. BMW 3-Series (2016) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2016 BMW 3-Series Specifications

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
 
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

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