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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2016) vs. BMW 5-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2009 BMW 5-Series specs.

2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2009 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2016 2009  
Model Mercedes-Benz SLK BMW 5-Series  
Engine 5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
415 hp@6800
398 lb-ft@4500
5.0L V10
DOHC-4v
500 hp@7750
383 lb-ft@6100
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 95.7 in 113.7 in -18 in
Length 162.8 in 191.1 in -28.3 in
Width 71.5 in 72.7 in -1.2 in
Height 51.2 in 57.8 in -6.6 in
Curb Weight 3528 lb. 4089 lb. -561 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.0 in 37.7 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 57.3 in -5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 41.5 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 37.9 in -37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.2 in -57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.0 in -36 in
Total Legroom 42.5 in (over 1 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -35 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.4 ft3 14.0 ft3 -7.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.1 ft3 14.0 ft3 -3.9 ft3

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2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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