Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.6 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 196.6 in | -18.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.0 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 4085 lb. | -759 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.2 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 36.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 30.8 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 50.6 ft3 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 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 |