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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.7 in | -7.4 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 191.1 in | -8.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 72.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3262 lb. | 3505 lb. | -243 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 57.2 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 36.0 in | -8.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -10.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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