BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2022) Specs

vs.

◆

2011 BMW 5-Series and 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2022
Model	BMW 5-Series	Mercedes-Benz CLS
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	115.7 in	1.2 in
Length	193.1 in	196.4 in	-3.3 in
Width	73.2 in	73.9 in	-0.7 in
Height	57.6 in	56.3 in	1.3 in
Curb Weight	4519 lb.	4255 lb.	264 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.1 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	36.9 in	3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.8 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.9 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	35.9 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	56.5 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	35.0 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume	18.4 ft³	11.9 ft³	6.5 ft³

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.

See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.