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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2017) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2017 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz SLK BMW 5-Series  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@6500
265 lb-ft@4900
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5500
332 lb-ft@1380
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 95.7 in 117.1 in -21.4 in
Length 160.7 in 194.6 in -33.9 in
Width 70.4 in 73.5 in -3.1 in
Height 51.0 in 58.2 in -7.2 in
Curb Weight 3295 lb. 3847 lb. -552 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.0 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 38.8 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 58.7 in -6.5 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 37.5 in -37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.9 in -55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.5 in -36.5 in
Total Legroom 42.5 in (over 1 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) -35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.5 ft3 18.7 ft3 -12.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 9.8 ft3 18.7 ft3 -8.9 ft3

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