Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2006) vs. BMW 5-Series (2018) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and 2018 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
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 600 hp@5700 553 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.6 in	117.1 in	-3.5 in
Length	196.6 in	194.6 in	2 in
Width	73.1 in	73.5 in	-0.4 in
Height	55.0 in	58.2 in	-3.2 in
Curb Weight	4654 lb.	4370 lb.	284 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.2 gal.	18.0 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	38.8 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	58.7 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.4 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	55.9 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	36.5 in	-5.7 in
Total Legroom	72.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-5 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	18.7 ft³	-6.4 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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