Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 126.6 in | -13 in |
Length | 196.6 in | 203.1 in | -6.5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 77.1 in | -4 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 65.4 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4085 lb. | 4960 lb. | -875 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 60.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.4 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 59.6 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 36.2 in | -5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.3 | 42.2 ft3 | -29.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -72.7 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.