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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2018) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz CLA  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
375 hp@6000
350 lb-ft@2250
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 106.3 in -5.5 in
Length 180.4 in 182.3 in -1.9 in
Width 71.5 in 70.0 in 1.5 in
Height 51.1 in 56.6 in -5.5 in
Curb Weight 4274 lb. 3494 lb. 780 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 14.5 gal. 6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 38.2 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 56.0 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 0.0 in 53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 40.2 in 2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.6 in -35.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.2 in -53.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 27.1 in -27.1 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 67.3 in (over 2 rows) -24.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.2 ft3 13.1 ft3 -5.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 13.1 ft3 -2.9 ft3

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