Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 122 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 94 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes CLA can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 200 | 48 000 | |
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