BMW 1-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2008) Specs

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2011 BMW 1-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	BMW 1-Series	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	116.3 in	-11.6 in
Length	171.7 in	199.4 in	-27.7 in
Width	68.8 in	73.7 in	-4.9 in
Height	56.0 in	55.8 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	3362 lb.	4895 lb.	-1533 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	23.8 gal.	-9.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	36.9 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	59.3 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	62.0 in	-62 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	55.2 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	32.2 in	-0.2 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume	10.0 ft³	12.9 ft³	-2.9 ft³

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review

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