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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2012) vs. Cadillac XLR (2008) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2008 Cadillac XLR Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Mercedes-Benz SLK Cadillac XLR  
Engine 5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
415 hp@6800
398 lb-ft@4500
supercharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
443 hp@6400
414 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 95.7 in 105.7 in -10 in
Length 162.8 in 177.7 in -14.9 in
Width 71.5 in 72.3 in -0.8 in
Height 51.2 in 50.4 in 0.8 in
Curb Weight 3583 lb. 3810 lb. -227 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.0 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.0 in 37.6 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 54.3 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.6 in -0.1 in
Total Legroom 42.5 in (over 1 rows) 42.6 in (over 1 rows) -0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.4 ft3 4.4 ft3 2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.1 ft3 11.6 ft3 -1.5 ft3

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