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2009 BMW 1-Series and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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 | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 182.3 in | -10.6 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3494 lb. | -110 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.0 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 35.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 27.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series
| 2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA
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