Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 110.4 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 196.6 in | 191.6 in | 5 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 72.2 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 58.5 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4085 lb. | 3166 lb. | 919 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.9 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.0 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 39.1 in | -8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -8.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.6 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |