Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLA consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.22 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 28 400 | |
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