Model Year | 2022 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 121.7 in | -6 in |
Length | 196.4 in | 203.0 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 78.5 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 68.5 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4376 lb. | -121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.9 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 64.2 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.1 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.5 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 63.2 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.4 in | -66.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 40.5 in | -5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -40.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.9 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -28.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.9 | 86.9 ft3 | -75 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.9 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -133.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.