Model Year | 2014 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 121.1 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 200.3 in | -18 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 75.6 in | -5.6 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 72.4 in | -15.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3262 lb. | 5249 lb. | -1987 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 40.6 in | -5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 58.9 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 39.5 in | -12.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -46.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 43.8 ft3 | -30.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -70.2 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.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |