Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Subaru Outback | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 108.1 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 189.6 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 66.1 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 3593 lb. | 892 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.8 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 55.5 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.1 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -60.4 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 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |