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Volkswagen Passat (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2020) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Passat and 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year 2017 2020  
Model Volkswagen Passat Mercedes-Benz CLS  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
twincharged
3.0L I6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
362 hp@5500
369 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 9-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 115.7 in -5.3 in
Length 191.6 in 199.1 in -7.5 in
Width 72.2 in 74.4 in -2.2 in
Height 58.5 in 55.3 in 3.2 in
Curb Weight 3481 lb. 4134 lb. -653 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 21.1 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 36.9 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 57.8 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.9 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 35.9 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 56.5 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 35.0 in 4.1 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 4.6 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 11.9 ft3 4 ft3

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