Cadillac CTS (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA (2017) Specs

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2009 Cadillac CTS and 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Cadillac CTS	Mercedes-Benz GLA
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
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.4 in	106.3 in	7.1 in
Length	191.6 in	173.9 in	17.7 in
Width	72.5 in	71.0 in	1.5 in
Height	58.0 in	60.0 in	-2 in
Curb Weight	4255 lb.	3457 lb.	798 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	14.8 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.8 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.4 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	53.1 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	33.9 in	2 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	75.8 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	17.2 ft³	-3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.6 ft³	43.6 ft³	-30 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

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