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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Hyundai Elantra | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 104.3 in | 12 in |
| Length | 199.4 in | 177.4 in | 22 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 2723 lb. | 1762 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 9.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 54.2 in | 7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.0 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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