Mercedes-Benz SL (2020) vs. Cadillac CTS (2009) Specs

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2020 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2009 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Model Year	2020	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	Cadillac CTS
Engine	turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 449 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1800	supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.7 in	113.4 in	-11.7 in
Length	182.3 in	191.6 in	-9.3 in
Width	73.9 in	72.5 in	1.4 in
Height	51.2 in	58.0 in	-6.8 in
Curb Weight	3959 lb.	4255 lb.	-296 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	18.0 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	56.7 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	42.4 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.7 in	-54.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	-35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.5 ft³	13.6 ft³	-5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.5 ft³	13.6 ft³	-0.1 ft³

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2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review

2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review
2008	4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review

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