Cadillac CTS (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2018) Specs

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2009 Cadillac CTS and 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Cadillac CTS	Mercedes-Benz SL
Engine	supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.4 in	101.7 in	11.7 in
Length	191.6 in	182.3 in	9.3 in
Width	72.5 in	73.9 in	-1.4 in
Height	58.0 in	51.2 in	6.8 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	4112 lb.	110 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	19.8 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.1 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.5 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.9 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	0.0 in	37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	0.0 in	35.9 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	8.5 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.6 ft³	13.5 ft³	0.1 ft³

2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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