Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Nissan Pathfinder | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 112.2 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 196.6 in | 187.6 in | 9 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 72.8 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 72.4 in | -17.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4085 lb. | 4373 lb. | -288 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.0 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.9 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 58.4 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 34.2 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.3 | 49.2 ft3 | -36.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -66.9 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 |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |