Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 182.1 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 73.0 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 54.0 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3891 lb. | -397 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.3 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 52.8 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 31.7 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | -5.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
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.
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |