Audi A8 / S8 (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2014) Specs

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2009 Audi A8 / S8 and 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Audi A8 / S8	Mercedes-Benz CLA
Engine	5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.9 in	106.3 in	9.6 in
Length	199.3 in	182.3 in	17 in
Width	74.6 in	70.0 in	4.6 in
Height	56.9 in	56.6 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	4586 lb.	3494 lb.	1092 lb.
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.3 in	38.2 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.1 in	56.0 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	40.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.6 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.5 in	53.2 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	27.1 in	10.5 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	67.3 in (over 2 rows)	11.7 in
Cargo Volume	14.6 ft³	13.1 ft³	1.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Audi A8 / S8.

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.

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