Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 103.9 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 167.4 in | 32 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.2 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 57.0 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 3201 lb. | 1284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 53.6 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 53.1 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 47.0 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 41.5 in | 14.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -7.3 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 |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |