| Model Year | 2014 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6250 479 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 112.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 185.9 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 66.0 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4806 lb. | 4610 lb. | 196 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 41.1 in | -4.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.4 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 28.7 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | -49.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW X3.