| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Audi Q7 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 118.2 in | -4.6 in |
| Length | 196.6 in | 200.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 78.1 in | -5 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 68.4 in | -13.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4085 lb. | 5192 lb. | -1107 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.1 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 37.1 in | -6.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.3 | 42.0 ft3 | -29.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -60.2 ft3 |
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 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 2011 Audi Q7.