BMW 7-Series (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2008) Specs

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2013 BMW 7-Series and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
Model	BMW 7-Series	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 540 hp@5200 538 lb-ft@2800	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.9 in	116.3 in	4.6 in
Length	199.8 in	199.4 in	0.4 in
Width	74.9 in	73.7 in	1.2 in
Height	58.3 in	55.8 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	4655 lb.	4599 lb.	56 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.7 gal.	23.8 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	36.9 in	3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.2 in	59.3 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	62.0 in	-62 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.2 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.4 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	55.2 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	32.2 in	6.2 in
Total Legroom	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	5.2 in
Cargo Volume	17.7 ft³	12.9 ft³	4.8 ft³

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2008 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

2008 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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