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Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2012 BMW X3 specs.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year 2015 2012  
Model Mercedes-Benz CLA BMW X3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,809 mm 0 mm
Length 4,630 mm 4,648 mm 0 mm
Width 1,778 mm 1,882 mm 0 mm
Height 1,438 mm 1,661 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,480 kg 1,865 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 67 L -12 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 1,034 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,422 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 904 mm 993 mm -89 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,351 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 688 mm 935 mm -247 mm
Total Legroom 1,709 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 371 L 782 L -411 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.1 1,792 L 12.1

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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 2012 BMW X3

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review
 

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