| Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 169.9 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 70.4 in | -13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3262 lb. | 3515 lb. | -253 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 43.3 in | -5.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 38.0 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 52.2 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 39.1 in | -12 in |
| Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -12.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -61.5 ft3 |
| 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Honda Element.