CL seat headroom

[Knarf]

I am considering buying a CL but have a slight problem with headroom despite lowering it to its lowest point. Is it possible to adapt the seat (or get rid of the sun roof) to make more headroom? I only need about one inch extra.

[iluvmercs]

Which generation do you mean? The '90s CL ('140 series), the previous 4-headlight generation (C215) or the latest C216 generation?

We have a 140 generation CL, and the rear room is fine. I dare say that's true of any generation of CL.
Remember these are based on the S-Class, so (despite having half the door count), space excellent for four adults.
Even my lesser E-Class coupe has superb headroom

Darren

[AKA8]

I looked at the 4 light CL, maybe a 2001, and the headroom was appalling. The dealer didn't think it could be altered because the electronics are all under the seat. I thought the lack of room for suck a big car was appalling. a 575 Maranello has more!

[Knarf]

Sorry, I should have mentioned that it is a CL215, the CL55AMG. I have been trying to decide whether to buy this car or an E55 AMG which has no problem on this aspect.

[AKA8]

Knarf said:

Sorry, I should have mentioned that it is a CL215, the CL55AMG. I have been trying to decide whether to buy this car or an E55 AMG which has no problem on this aspect.

The one I tried was a CL55 and I think that perhaps the seats are more padded than the non- AMG models. I read some reviews before I went to test this car and most journalists commented that this car offers very little room for its size.

[Knarf]

Many thanks for your comments. I agree completely about the limited size, however, it's not so important since I drive primarily without passengers.

[AKA8]

Knarf said:

Many thanks for your comments. I agree completely about the limited size, however, it's not so important since I drive primarily without passengers.

It was the lack of legroom compared to an S Class for the drvier that was poor as well. It seemed to have the same interior dimensions as the SL.

[mhhayes]

Can confirm that the C215 has restricted head and leg room for a tall driver. There is more headroom in R230 SL (ie current generation). I know because that is what I bought when I couldn't get comfortable in a C215. Even a new shape R171 SLK has more headroom than a C215! The latest CL is a completely different animal though, lots of headroom despite the sunroof.

[Knarf]

Very Interesting. I sat into a new type CL at the week-end and I honestly thought it was worse than the CL215! I have a long back and short legs. I am going to have a final look at the car I'm interested in at the week-end and if I am not fully satisfied, I'll abandon it. Otherwise I thought it was a wonderful car.

Thanks for all your comments. Frank

[iluvmercs]

I surprised by these comments! about the C215.

I'm 6'2, and the C140 rear seat is fine for me. Was the C215 smaller? Or are you guys just giants

Darren