Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 126.6 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 203.0 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 65.4 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4619 lb. | 4829 lb. | -210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -1.3 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 |
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 | 40.4 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 59.6 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.2 in | -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 | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.5 | 42.2 ft3 | -28.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -71.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |