| Model Year | 2021 | 2022 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | BMW i4 | |
| Engine | twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 429 hp@6100 384 lb-ft@1800 |
Electric 536 hp 586 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 112.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Length | 199.1 in | 188.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 72.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 57.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4447 lb. | 5018 lb. | -571 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.9 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.9 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 | -33.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 BMW i4.