Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 107.5 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 182.5 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.9 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 55.7 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4895 lb. | 4165 lb. | 730 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.3 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 54.2 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 43.3 in | 11.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 44.7 in | 11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 25.9 in | 6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.9 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 2.1 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 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |