Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | BMW X3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 110.1 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 179.7 in | 19.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 66.0 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 4012 lb. | 473 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.8 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.4 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.8 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -58.1 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 |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2007 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats are underpadded and undercontoured see full BMW X3 review |