Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 116.3 in | -8 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 199.4 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.7 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 55.8 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4485 lb. | 50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 36.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 59.3 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 0.0 in | 59 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.4 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.2 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 32.2 in | 6.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 12.9 | 30 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 70.6 ft3 |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |