Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 415 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 95.7 in | 17.9 in |
Length | 196.6 in | 162.8 in | 33.8 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 71.5 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 51.2 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4654 lb. | 3583 lb. | 1071 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 52.2 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 0.0 in | 30.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 | 2.2 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK.