Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 386 kW@5250 700 Nm@1700 |
turbocharged 6.0L V12 OHC-3v 450 kW@4800 1,001 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,885 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,869 mm | 4,994 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,836 kg | 2,111 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 88 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 937 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 935 mm | 35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 909 mm | 782 mm | 127 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 348 L | 102 L |
2012 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 |