Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan Pathfinder | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 116.3 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 199.4 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 55.8 in | 16.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4373 lb. | 4485 lb. | -112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 36.9 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 62.0 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.4 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 55.2 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.0 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 32.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.0 in | 0.0 in | 44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.5 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.2 ft3 | 12.9 | 36.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.2 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder 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 |