Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 182.3 in | -10.1 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.0 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.6 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3373 lb. | 3494 lb. | -121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.2 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 27.1 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The CLA's rear legroom stat, a very low 27.1 inches, suggests that adults won't even fit in back. But this stat under-represents reality. At 5-9, I could just manage to site behind myself. More than the limited amount of room, I minded the highly constricted view out. The coupe-like roof line takes a big cut out of the rear side windows. Unlike in the C-Class, the front seats largely block rear seat passengers' view forward. Suffer from claustrophobia? Best avoid the CLA. But, it's a coupe, so what did you expect? see full Mercedes-Benz CLA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA.