Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.6 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 196.6 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 73.1 in | -5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.0 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4085 lb. | -835 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.2 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 36.9 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.3 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.1 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 30.8 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 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 |
2006 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 |