Mercedes E class 2013 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
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 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 25 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 15 800 | |
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