Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 555 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@5650 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 115.5 in | -19.8 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 191.2 in | -30.5 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 76.1 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 69.9 in | -18.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 5368 lb. | -1948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 60.0 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.0 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.0 in | -39 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.6 in | -36.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 6.5 | 21.9 ft3 | -15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -52 ft3 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X5.