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Mercedes-Benz SLK (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SL  
Engine 5.4L V8
OHC-3v
355 hp@5750
376 lb-ft@4000
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 95.7 in 100.8 in -5.1 in
Length 160.7 in 180.4 in -19.7 in
Width 70.4 in 71.5 in -1.1 in
Height 51.0 in 51.1 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3420 lb. 4274 lb. -854 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 21.1 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 37.7 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 54.0 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 53.9 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.9 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 42.5 in (over 1 rows) 42.9 in (over 1 rows) -0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.5 ft3 7.2 ft3 -0.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 9.8 ft3 10.2 ft3 -0.4 ft3

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