Cadillac CTS (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) Specs

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2014 Cadillac CTS and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year	2014	2015
Model	Cadillac CTS	Mercedes-Benz CLA
Engine	turbocharged 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5750 430 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.6 in	106.3 in	8.3 in
Length	195.5 in	182.3 in	13.2 in
Width	72.2 in	70.0 in	2.2 in
Height	57.2 in	56.6 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3950 lb.	3494 lb.	456 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	38.2 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	56.0 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	40.2 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	35.6 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	53.2 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	27.1 in	8.3 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	67.3 in (over 2 rows)	10.7 in
Cargo Volume	13.7 ft³	13.1 ft³	0.6 ft³

2014 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac CTS.

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.

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