This road test comes from MotorTrend’s 2014 June Issue.
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| 2014 BMW M235i | 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA45 AMG | 2015 Subaru WRX STI (Launch Edition) | |
| POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | |||
| DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT | Front-engine, RWD | Front-engine, AWD | Front-engine, AWD |
| ENGINE TYPE | Turbocharged I-6, alum block/head | Turbocharged I-4, alum block/head | Turbocharged flat-4, alum block/heads |
| VALVETRAIN | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| DISPLACEMENT | 181.8 cu in/2979 cc | 121.5 cu in/1991 cc | 149.9 cu in/2457 cc |
| COMPRESSION RATIO | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| POWER (SAE NET) | 320 hp @ 5800 rpm | 355 hp @ 6000 rpm | 305 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| TORQUE (SAE NET) | 330 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | 332 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm | 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| REDLINE | 7000 rpm | 6250 rpm | 6700 rpm |
| WEIGHT TO POWER | 10.9 lb/hp | 10.1 lb/hp | 11.0 lb/hp |
| TRANSMISSION | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed twin-clutch auto. | 6-speed manual |
| AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO | 3.08:1/2.05:1 | 2.44:1/1.17:1 | 3.90:1/2.94:1 |
| SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| STEERING RATIO | 14.5:1 | 14.5:1 | 13.1:1 |
| TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| BRAKES, F;R | 13.4-in vented disc; 11.4-in vented disc, ABS | 13.8-in vented, drilled, grooved disc; 13.0-in vented, drilled disc, ABS | 13.0-in vented disc; 12.4-in vented disc, ABS |
| WHEELS, F;R | 7.5 x 18-in; 8.0 x 18-in, cast aluminum | 9.0 x 19-in, cast aluminum | 8.5 x 18-in, forged aluminum |
| TIRES, F;R | 225/40ZR18 88Y; 245/35ZR18 92Y Michelin Pilot Super Sport | 235/40ZR19 91Y Dunlop Sport Maxx RT MO | 245/40R18 97W Dunlop Sport Maxx RT |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| WHEELBASE | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | 104.3 in |
| TRACK, F/R | 59.7/60.4 in | 61.3/61.4 in | 60.2/60.6 in |
| LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 174.5 x 69.8 x 55.2 in | 184.7 x 70.0 x 55.7 in | 180.9 x 70.7 x 58.1 in |
| TURNING CIRCLE | 35.8 ft | 36.1 ft | 36.0 ft |
| CURB WEIGHT | 3494 lb | 3600 lb | 3367 lb |
| WEIGHT DIST., F/R | 53/47 % | 60/40 % | 59/41 % |
| SEATING CAPACITY | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| HEADROOM, F/R | 40.1/36.5 in | 37.0/35.6 in | 39.8/37.1 in |
| LEGROOM, F/R | 41.5/33.0 in | 40.2/27.1 in | 43.3/35.4 in |
| SHOULDER ROOM, F/R | 54.4/53.4 in | 56.0/53.2 in | 55.6/54.2 in |
| CARGO VOLUME | 13.8 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft |
| TEST DATA | |||
| ACCELERATION TO MPH | |||
| 0-30 | 1.7 sec | 1.4 sec | 1.3 sec |
| 0-40 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| 0-50 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| 0-60 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| 0-70 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| 0-80 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| 0-90 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 9.7 |
| 0-100 | 11.2 | 10.5 | 11.9 |
| PASSING, 45-65 MPH | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| QUARTER MILE | 13.0 sec @ 106.6 mph | 12.7 sec @ 110.0 mph | 13.1 sec @ 104.4 mph |
| BRAKING, 60-0 MPH | 103 ft | 105 ft | 108 ft |
| LATERAL ACCELERATION | 0.97 g (avg) | 0.97 g (avg) | 0.97 g (avg) |
| MT FIGURE EIGHT | 24.9 sec @ 0.78 g (avg) | 24.6 sec @ 0.79 g (avg) | 24.9 sec @ 0.79 g (avg) |
| 1.6-MI ROAD COURSE LAP | 86.37 sec | 86.20 sec | 86.12 sec |
| TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH | 1800 rpm | 1500 rpm | 2400 rpm |
| CONSUMER INFO | |||
| BASE PRICE | $44,025 | $48,375 | $38,190 |
| PRICE AS TESTED | $46,025 | $60,625 | $38,190 |
| STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| AIRBAGS | Dual front, front side, f/r head | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, front knee | Dual front, front side, f/r head |
| BASIC WARRANTY | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles |
| POWERTRAIN WARRANTY | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles |
| ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE | 4 yrs/unlimited miles | Unlimited | 3 yrs/36,000 miles |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 13.7 gal | 14.8 gal | 15.9 gal |
| EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON | 22/32/25 mpg | 23/31/26 mpg | 17/23/19 mpg |
| ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY | 153/105 kW-hrs/100 miles | 147/109 kW-hrs/100 miles | 198/147 kW-hrs/100 miles |
| CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB | 0.76 lb/mile | 0.75 lb/mile | 1.01 lb/mile |
| REAL MPG, CITY/HWY/COMB | 22/29/25 mpg | 23/30/26 mpg | 22/25/23 mpg |
| RECOMMENDED FUEL | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium |
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