Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 116.9 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 193.4 in | 1.1 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 73.2 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 57.6 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 4387 lb. | -110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.3 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.3 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW 5-Series.