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Mercedes-Benz CLS (2017) vs. BMW 7-Series (2012) Specs

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2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 BMW 7-Series Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
Model Mercedes-Benz CLS BMW 7-Series  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
577 hp@5500
590 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
500 hp@5500
516 lb-ft@3000
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 120.9 in -7.7 in
Length 194.5 in 199.8 in -5.3 in
Width 74.1 in 74.9 in -0.8 in
Height 55.8 in 58.3 in -2.5 in
Curb Weight 4420 lb. 4773 lb. -353 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 21.7 gal. -0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 36.9 in 40.6 in -3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 59.2 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.0 in 0.0 in 58 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.2 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.1 in 38.5 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 57.2 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.6 in 0.0 in 57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 38.4 in -3.4 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.6 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume 15.3 ft3 17.7 ft3 -2.4 ft3

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