Mercedes-Benz CLS (2019) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2019	2017
Model	Mercedes-Benz CLS	Subaru WRX
Engine	twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 429 hp@5900 384 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.7 in	104.3 in	11.4 in
Length	199.1 in	180.9 in	18.2 in
Width	74.4 in	70.7 in	3.7 in
Height	55.3 in	58.1 in	-2.8 in
Curb Weight	4447 lb.	3386 lb.	1061 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	39.8 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	55.6 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.3 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.9 in	37.1 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.2 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	35.4 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume	11.9 ft³	12.0 ft³	-0.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS.

2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

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