Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2008) vs. BMW 5-Series (2019) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and 2019 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2008	2019
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	116.3 in	117.1 in	-0.8 in
Length	199.4 in	194.6 in	4.8 in
Width	73.7 in	73.5 in	0.2 in
Height	55.8 in	58.2 in	-2.4 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	4370 lb.	520 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	18.0 gal.	5.8 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
Hip Room, Row 1	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.5 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	55.9 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	36.5 in	-4.3 in
Total Legroom	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-3.5 in
Cargo Volume	12.9 ft³	18.7 ft³	-5.8 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

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