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

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

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Cadillac STS	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Engine	supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.4 in	116.3 in	0.1 in
Length	196.7 in	199.4 in	-2.7 in
Width	72.6 in	73.7 in	-1.1 in
Height	57.6 in	55.8 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	4233 lb.	4599 lb.	-366 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	23.8 gal.	-6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	36.9 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.6 in	59.3 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	62.0 in	-7.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	42.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	36.4 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	55.2 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.6 in	56.0 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	32.2 in	6.1 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	6.5 in
Cargo Volume	13.8 ft³	12.9 ft³	0.9 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Cadillac STS.

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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