Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Chevrolet Camaro 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 68 HP more power than Chevrolet Camaro, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 72 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Camaro might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLA engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 10 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Camaro, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 257 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 203 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Camaro. The Chevrolet Camaro may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Camaro, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 000 | no data | |
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