Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Subaru Forester | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 99.4 in | 16.9 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 176.6 in | 22.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.3 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 65.0 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 3165 lb. | 1320 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 53.5 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 51.6 in | 10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.7 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 51.6 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.7 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -44.8 ft3 |
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 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |