Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 604 hp@4800 738 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 113.6 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 196.6 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.1 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 55.0 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4058 lb. | 4654 lb. | -596 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.2 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 36.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.3 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.6 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 30.8 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |