Mercedes C class 2013 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class and Mercedes CLA have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLA) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 470 litres | |
| Mercedes C class has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.22 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 15 400 | |
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