Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Tesla Model S | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 493 hp@5000 590 lb-ft@1800 |
Electric 532 hp 713 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 116.5 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 196.6 in | 196.0 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 77.3 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 56.5 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4473 lb. | 4938 lb. | -465 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.2 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 23.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 55.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 35.4 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -51.1 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 2016 Tesla Model S.