| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | BMW X5 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 567 hp@6000 553 lb-ft@2200 |
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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 | 115.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 193.2 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 69.4 in | -13.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4806 lb. | 5260 lb. | -454 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 60.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.6 in | -4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 22.9 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 66.0 ft3 | -52.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW X5.