Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 116.3 in | -13.3 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 199.4 in | -19.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 55.8 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4485 lb. | -1235 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 36.9 in | 4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.4 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.2 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 32.2 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 55.4 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester 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 |