Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Nissan Maxima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 109.3 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 196.6 in | 190.6 in | 6 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 73.2 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 57.8 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4085 lb. | 3556 lb. | 529 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 34.6 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -1.9 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 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |