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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 113.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 196.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4085 lb. | -271 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 36.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 30.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 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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