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Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) vs. BMW 1-Series (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2013 BMW 1-Series specs.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2013 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year 2015 2013  
Model Mercedes-Benz CLA BMW 1-Series  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
265 kW@6000
450 Nm@2250
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
239 kW@5800
430 Nm@1200
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,659 mm 0 mm
Length 4,630 mm 4,374 mm 0 mm
Width 1,778 mm 1,748 mm 0 mm
Height 1,438 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,585 kg 1,530 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 53 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 963 mm 7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,422 mm 1,372 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 904 mm 942 mm -38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,351 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 688 mm 813 mm -125 mm
Total Legroom 1,709 mm (over 2 rows) 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 371 L 283 L 88 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 1-Series

2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review
 

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