Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Porsche Boxster | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | 3.2L H6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@4700 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 95.7 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 170.4 in | 160.7 in | 9.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.4 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 51.0 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3420 lb. | -455 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 52.2 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 54.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
sport seats provide a lot of support see full Porsche Boxster review |
2006 Porsche Boxster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD |
no rear seat see full Porsche Boxster review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.