Cadillac XLR (2007) vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2008) Specs

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2007 Cadillac XLR and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Cadillac XLR	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Engine	supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@6400 414 lb-ft@3600	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	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	116.3 in	-10.6 in
Length	177.7 in	199.4 in	-21.7 in
Width	72.3 in	73.7 in	-1.4 in
Height	50.4 in	55.8 in	-5.4 in
Curb Weight	3810 lb.	4599 lb.	-789 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	23.8 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	36.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	59.3 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	62.0 in	-9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	42.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.4 in	-36.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	42.6 in (over 1 rows)	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	-31.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.4 ft³	12.9 ft³	-8.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.6 ft³	12.9 ft³	-1.3 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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