Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Cadillac CTS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 113.4 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 191.6 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 72.5 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 58.0 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 4255 lb. | 22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.1 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.9 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |