Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2015) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL	Mercedes-Benz CLS
Engine	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	100.8 in	113.2 in	-12.4 in
Length	180.4 in	194.5 in	-14.1 in
Width	71.5 in	74.1 in	-2.6 in
Height	51.1 in	55.8 in	-4.7 in
Curb Weight	4274 lb.	4420 lb.	-146 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	21.1 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.7 in	36.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	57.1 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	58.0 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	42.1 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	-34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.2 ft³	15.3 ft³	-8.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.2 ft³	15.3 ft³	-5.1 ft³

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