| Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | BMW X7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 631 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 122.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 203.6 in | -4.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.7 in | -5 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 72.2 in | -16.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4895 lb. | 5986 lb. | -1091 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.9 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 41.9 in | -5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 60.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.9 in | -3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 58.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.6 in | -5.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.6 in | -36.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.9 | 48.6 ft3 | -35.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 90.4 ft3 | -77.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW X7.