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Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) vs. BMW 3-Series (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2017 BMW 3-Series specs.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2017 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2015 2017  
Model Mercedes-Benz CLA BMW 3-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 110.6 in -4.3 in
Length 182.3 in 182.5 in -0.2 in
Width 70.0 in 71.3 in -1.3 in
Height 56.6 in 56.3 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 3262 lb. 3501 lb. -239 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 15.8 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 40.3 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 55.1 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.2 in 42.0 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.6 in 37.7 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.2 in 55.1 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 27.1 in 35.1 in -8 in
Total Legroom 67.3 in (over 2 rows) 77.1 in (over 2 rows) -9.8 in
Cargo Volume 13.1 ft3 13.0 ft3 0.1 ft3

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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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