Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 383 lb-ft@6100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6000 350 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.3 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 182.3 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 70.0 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.6 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4089 lb. | 3494 lb. | 595 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 40.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 35.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 53.2 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 27.1 in | 8.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 10.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA.