Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 113.2 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 194.5 in | -12.7 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 74.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 55.8 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 4068 lb. | 4420 lb. | -352 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 36.9 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 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 | 8.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS.