Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 108.3 in | 8 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 182.1 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 54.0 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 3891 lb. | 999 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.3 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.8 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 31.7 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.9 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |