Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Audi Q7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.2 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 200.2 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 78.1 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 68.4 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3262 lb. | 5015 lb. | -1753 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.0 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 58.1 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 37.1 in | -10 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -40.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 40.1 ft3 | -27 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -75.6 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA.
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |