Mercedes-Benz CLS (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) Specs

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2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2018	2006
Model	Mercedes-Benz CLS	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	116.7 in	-3.5 in
Length	194.5 in	198.5 in	-4 in
Width	74.1 in	73.0 in	1.1 in
Height	55.8 in	57.2 in	-1.4 in
Curb Weight	4420 lb.	4550 lb.	-130 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	23.0 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	37.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	59.2 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.0 in	59.9 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	41.3 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	58.3 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.6 in	59.4 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	35.6 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.3 ft³	15.4 ft³	-0.1 ft³

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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007	0	All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review

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