Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,374 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,530 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 55 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 970 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 904 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 688 mm | 125 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,709 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 283 L | 371 L | -88 L |
2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.
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.