Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus LS | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 106.3 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 182.3 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 70.0 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.6 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3494 lb. | 739 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.0 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.2 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 27.1 in | 8.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 12.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
2013 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus LS.
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.