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Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Cadillac CTS | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 113.4 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 188.5 in | -27.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 74.1 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 55.9 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 4325 lb. | -905 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 36.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.0 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.7 in | -47.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -0.7 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 |
2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The optional Recaro seats are a must despite their $3,400 price, as they provide power-adjustable side bolsters that provide far better lateral support than the standard seats. But the Recaro seats aren't very comfortable, with overly firm bulges here and there. Though the lumbar support can be power-adjusted vertically as well as in-and-out, I couldn't find any position where it was comfortable and ended up adjusting it for minimum intrusiveness. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review |