Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Cadillac STS | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 116.4 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 196.3 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.6 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 57.6 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4599 lb. | 4233 lb. | 366 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 54.6 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.4 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.3 in | -6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -0.9 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 |
2007 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |