Tesla Model S (2014) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2015) Specs

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2014 Tesla Model S and 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year	2014	2015
Model	Tesla Model S	Mercedes-Benz CLA
Engine	Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 355 hp@6000 332 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	1-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.5 in	106.3 in	10.2 in
Length	196.0 in	182.3 in	13.7 in
Width	77.3 in	70.0 in	7.3 in
Height	56.5 in	56.6 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	4647 lb.	3494 lb.	1153 lb.
Fuel Capacity	0.0 gal.	14.5 gal.	-14.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	38.2 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	56.0 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	40.2 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	35.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	53.2 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	27.1 in	8.3 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	67.3 in (over 2 rows)	10.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	13.1 ft³	18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.4 ft³	13.1 ft³	50.3 ft³

2014 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Tesla Model S.

2015 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA.

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