Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 380 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100 |
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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 | 116.9 in | -21.2 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 198.0 in | -37.3 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 73.8 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 58.1 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 4244 lb. | -824 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 58.5 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.4 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 0.0 in | 42.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 42.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -8.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus LS.