Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 101.8 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 181.8 in | 14.5 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 73.9 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 51.8 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3960 lb. | 4001 lb. | -41 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.