| Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
| Model | Audi TT | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 360 hp@5500 343 lb-ft@1650 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 116.3 in | -19.1 in |
| Length | 164.5 in | 199.4 in | -34.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 53.5 in | 55.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3306 lb. | 4890 lb. | -1584 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 36.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.3 in | -6.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 36.4 in | -3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 55.2 in | -7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 32.2 in | -3 in |
| Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
| 2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
| 2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT 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 |