Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 384 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,954 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,065 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 2,218 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 90 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 937 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 925 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 818 mm | 96 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,890 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 365 L | 31 L |
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series 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 |