Mercedes-Benz CLS (2023) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2023	2011
Model	Mercedes-Benz CLS	BMW 5-Series
Engine	twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.7 in	116.9 in	-1.2 in
Length	196.4 in	193.1 in	3.3 in
Width	73.9 in	73.2 in	0.7 in
Height	56.3 in	57.6 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	4255 lb.	4519 lb.	-264 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	57.8 in	58.3 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.9 in	38.3 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	56.2 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	36.1 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume	11.9 ft³	18.4 ft³	-6.5 ft³

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2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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