Hyundai Genesis (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2021) Specs

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2012 Hyundai Genesis and 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Hyundai Genesis	Mercedes-Benz CLS
Engine	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 385 hp@6500 333 lb-ft@3500	twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 429 hp@6100 384 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.6 in	115.7 in	-0.1 in
Length	196.3 in	199.1 in	-2.8 in
Width	74.4 in	74.4 in	0 in
Height	58.1 in	55.3 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	4024 lb.	4447 lb.	-423 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.3 gal.	21.1 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	36.9 in	3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.8 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.3 in	41.9 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	35.9 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.9 in	56.5 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.3 in	0.0 in	54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.6 in	35.0 in	3.6 in
Total Legroom	82.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	6 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	11.9 ft³	4 ft³

2012 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Climate controls (heat and cooling) are great for the driver. Let's add cooling for the passenger. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I am 6'3" and have more than enough head and leg room. Front seat width room is great see full Hyundai Genesis review
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	very comfortable even on a 4hr drive. see full Hyundai Genesis review

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