Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLA | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 265 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 95.7 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 160.7 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 70.4 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 51.0 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3295 lb. | 199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 52.2 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 42.5 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 0.0 in | 27.1 in |
Total Legroom | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 24.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 3.3 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.