Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
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 355 hp@6000 332 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA.