Mercedes-Benz CLS (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2017) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Mercedes-Benz CLS	Mercedes-Benz SL
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5250 590 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.2 in	101.7 in	11.5 in
Length	194.5 in	182.3 in	12.2 in
Width	74.1 in	73.9 in	0.2 in
Height	55.8 in	51.2 in	4.6 in
Curb Weight	4277 lb.	4112 lb.	165 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	19.8 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	39.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	55.5 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 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	8.5 ft³	6.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3 ft³	13.5 ft³	1.8 ft³

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