Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.4 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 193.0 in | -15.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 54.7 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3812 lb. | -486 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 36.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.2 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.0 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.1 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.0 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 57.6 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.0 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 47.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.