Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 110.2 in | -14.5 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 184.9 in | -24.2 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 76.5 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 50.7 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 3671 lb. | -251 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.7 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.1 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 | 7.5 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 |
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