Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 182.3 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 70.0 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 56.6 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3695 lb. | 3494 lb. | 201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 27.1 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2014 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA.