Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 469 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2650 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 121.1 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 193.0 in | 202.0 in | -9 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 76.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 54.7 in | 72.8 in | -18.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4069 lb. | 5754 lb. | -1685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 41.2 in | -4.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 58.5 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.0 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.5 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 49.4 ft3 | -33.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -78 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.