Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.1 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 E 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 | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller. Mercedes CLA is 25 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 16 400 | |
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