Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 100.8 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 180.4 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 71.5 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 51.1 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 4274 lb. | 3 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 37.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.0 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.9 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 0.0 in | 35 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.