Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 507 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 110.6 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 193.0 in | 182.5 in | 10.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.3 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 54.7 in | 56.3 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4069 lb. | 3630 lb. | 439 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.3 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.1 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW 3-Series.