Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | BMW 8-Series | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 111.1 in | -15.4 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 191.1 in | -30.4 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 74.9 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 52.7 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 4756 lb. | -1336 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 57.2 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.1 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.7 in | -34.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.7 in | -45.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 29.5 in | -29.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | -29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 8-Series.