Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Porsche Cayenne | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@6000 553 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 112.4 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 196.6 in | 188.9 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 76.0 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 66.9 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4473 lb. | 5192 lb. | -719 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.7 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.5 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.7 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 36.0 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 62.5 ft3 | -50.2 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 2009 Porsche Cayenne.