Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Volkswagen Routan | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 121.2 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 202.5 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 68.9 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 4494 lb. | -9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 63.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.2 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 64.7 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.3 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.9 | 83.0 ft3 | -70.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -127.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.