Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2007) vs. BMW 3-Series (2017) Specs

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2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and 2017 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2007	2017
Model	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.3 in	110.6 in	5.7 in
Length	199.4 in	182.5 in	16.9 in
Width	73.7 in	71.3 in	2.4 in
Height	55.8 in	56.3 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	3630 lb.	1260 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	15.8 gal.	8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	40.3 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	55.1 in	4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.0 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.7 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	55.1 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	35.1 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.9 ft³	13.0 ft³	-0.1 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

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