Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 116.3 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 199.4 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.7 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 55.8 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 4485 lb. | -470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 36.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 62.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.2 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 56.0 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 32.2 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
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 |