Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2006) vs. BMW 5-Series (2014) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and 2014 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.6 in	116.9 in	-3.3 in
Length	196.6 in	193.4 in	3.2 in
Width	73.1 in	73.2 in	-0.1 in
Height	55.0 in	57.6 in	-2.6 in
Curb Weight	4654 lb.	4387 lb.	267 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	40.5 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	58.3 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.3 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	56.2 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	35.3 in	-4.5 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	18.4 ft³	-6.1 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

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