Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 265 kW@6000 450 Nm@2250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 55 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 970 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,021 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 904 mm | -81 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 688 mm | -688 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,709 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 133 L | 371 L | -238 L |
2014 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW i8.
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.