Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Cadillac STS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@6400 439 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.4 in | -10.1 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 196.7 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 72.6 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 57.6 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 4233 lb. | -739 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.6 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.6 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 57.4 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.6 in | -55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 38.3 in | -11.2 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | -13.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -0.7 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Cadillac STS.