| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Audi Q5 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 110.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 182.6 in | 16.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 65.2 in | -9.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 4079 lb. | 406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.4 in | -5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 29.1 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | -44.4 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Audi Q5.