Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 450 kW@4800 1,001 Nm@2000 |
supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 368 kW@6100 700 Nm@2750 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,954 mm | 2,964 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,065 mm | 5,042 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,218 kg | 1,869 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 87 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 937 mm | 955 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 975 mm | -50 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 904 mm | -86 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,890 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 365 L | 436 L | -71 L |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |
2007 | 0 | All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review |