Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Toyota Prius | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 106.3 in | 10 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 176.4 in | 23 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 58.7 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 3042 lb. | 1443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.9 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 52.7 in | 9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 51.2 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.0 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -26.7 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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |