| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Mini Clubman | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 265 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 |
|
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 3dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 100.3 in | -4.6 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 155.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 66.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 56.1 in | -5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3295 lb. | 2845 lb. | 450 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 50.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.9 in | -45.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -31.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mini Clubman.