Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Jaguar XF | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.5 in | 106.3 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 182.3 in | 13 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 70.0 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.6 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4194 lb. | 3494 lb. | 700 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 27.1 in | 9.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 10.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF 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.