Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLS | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 507 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.3 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 193.0 in | 182.3 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.0 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 54.7 in | 56.6 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4097 lb. | 3494 lb. | 603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 0.0 in | 58 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.2 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 27.1 in | 7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 67.3 in (over 2 rows) | 9.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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.