Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 265 kW@5750 510 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 380 kW@5000 830 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 3,165 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,082 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,788 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,295 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,551 kg | 2,220 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 90 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 960 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,491 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,080 mm (over 1 row) | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 184 L | 462 L | -278 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 278 L | 16.3 | 261.7 L |
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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |