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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year 2015 2015  
Model BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Mercedes-Benz CLA  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,921 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,826 mm 4,630 mm 0 mm
Width 1,829 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Height 1,509 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,776 kg 1,480 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 55 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 970 mm -969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 904 mm 69 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,374 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 996 mm 688 mm 308 mm
Total Legroom 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) 1,709 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 518 L 371 L 147 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 521 L 13.1 507.9 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,600 L 13.1 -12.1 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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