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BMW 5-Series (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2018) Specs

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2012 BMW 5-Series and 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz CLA  
Engine turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
375 hp@6000
350 lb-ft@2250
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,969 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,905 mm 4,630 mm 0 mm
Width 1,859 mm 1,778 mm 0 mm
Height 1,463 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,050 kg 1,585 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 55 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 970 mm -969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 973 mm 904 mm 69 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,427 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 917 mm 688 mm 229 mm
Total Legroom 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 1,709 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 521 L 371 L 150 L

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