Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TL | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 116.3 in | -7 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 200.6 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 73.7 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.8 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3708 lb. | 4619 lb. | -911 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 62.0 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.2 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 32.2 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.