Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Cadillac CTS | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 415 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@4500 |
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. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 113.4 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 162.8 in | 191.6 in | -28.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.5 in | -1 in |
Height | 51.2 in | 58.0 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3583 lb. | 4255 lb. | -672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.7 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.4 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |