Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6000 350 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 106.3 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 182.3 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.0 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.6 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 3494 lb. | 761 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.2 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 27.1 in | 8.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 11 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA.