Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 115.7 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 196.4 in | -10 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 56.3 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 4255 lb. | -655 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 36.9 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.9 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 35.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.0 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS.