Tesla Model S (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA (2015) Specs

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2012 Tesla Model S and 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Tesla Model S	Mercedes-Benz GLA
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 SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.5 in	106.3 in	10.2 in
Length	196.0 in	173.9 in	22.1 in
Width	77.3 in	71.0 in	6.3 in
Height	56.5 in	60.0 in	-3.5 in
Curb Weight	4647 lb.	3457 lb.	1190 lb.
Fuel Capacity	0.0 gal.	14.8 gal.	-14.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	54.8 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	41.9 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	38.4 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	53.1 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	0.0 in	54.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	33.9 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.8 in (over 2 rows)	2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	17.2 ft³	14.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.4 ft³	43.6 ft³	19.8 ft³

2012 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 2012 Tesla Model S.

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA.

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