Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Porsche Cayenne | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5500 531 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 540 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 114.0 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 194.5 in | 190.8 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 76.3 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 67.4 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4355 lb. | 4784 lb. | -429 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 0.0 in | 42.1 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) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 77.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -47.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
2012 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |