Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 116.3 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 199.4 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 73.7 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.8 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3041 lb. | 4485 lb. | -1444 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 36.9 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 62.0 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.2 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.6 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |