Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2008) vs. BMW 7-Series (2013) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and 2013 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class	BMW 7-Series
Engine	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 540 hp@5200 538 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.3 in	120.9 in	-4.6 in
Length	199.4 in	199.8 in	-0.4 in
Width	73.7 in	74.9 in	-1.2 in
Height	55.8 in	58.3 in	-2.5 in
Curb Weight	4599 lb.	4655 lb.	-56 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	21.7 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	40.6 in	-3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	59.2 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.2 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.5 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	57.2 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	0.0 in	56 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	38.4 in	-6.2 in
Total Legroom	74.4 in (over 2 rows)	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	-5.2 in
Cargo Volume	12.9 ft³	17.7 ft³	-4.8 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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