Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 265 lb-ft@4900 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 342 hp@6200 339 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 112.2 in | -16.5 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 190.0 in | -29.3 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 71.7 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 56.1 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3295 lb. | 3945 lb. | -650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 56.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.5 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus GS.