Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | BMW i8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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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 | 110.2 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 184.9 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 76.5 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 50.8 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3455 lb. | 39 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 61.1 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 0.0 in | 40.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.4 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 51.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 0.0 in | 27.1 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 67.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 8.4 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.
2014 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW i8.