Mercedes-Benz SLK (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2014) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2014 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz SLK	Kia Optima
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 265 lb-ft@4900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	95.7 in	110.0 in	-14.3 in
Length	160.7 in	190.7 in	-30 in
Width	70.4 in	72.1 in	-1.7 in
Height	51.0 in	57.9 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	3295 lb.	3468 lb.	-173 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	40.0 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.2 in	57.3 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	54.7 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	45.5 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.6 in	-37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.7 in	-55.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.5 in	-54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	34.7 in	-34.7 in
Total Legroom	42.5 in (over 1 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-37.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.5 ft³	15.4 ft³	-8.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	9.8 ft³	15.4 ft³	-5.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.

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