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Cadillac CTS (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class specs.

2009 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Cadillac CTS Mercedes-Benz CL-Class  
Engine supercharged
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
556 hp@6100
551 lb-ft@3800
turbocharged
6.0L V12
OHC-3v
604 hp@4800
738 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.4 in 116.3 in -2.9 in
Length 191.6 in 199.4 in -7.8 in
Width 72.5 in 73.7 in -1.2 in
Height 58.0 in 55.8 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 4255 lb. 4890 lb. -635 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 23.8 gal. -5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 36.9 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 59.3 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 62.0 in -6.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 42.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 36.4 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 55.2 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 56.0 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 32.2 in 3.7 in
Total Legroom 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 74.4 in (over 2 rows) 3.9 in
Cargo Volume 13.6 ft3 12.9 ft3 0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Cadillac CTS

2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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