Chevrolet Camaro 2013 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Camaro) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes CLA) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 323 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 278 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Camaro engine produces 187 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, but torque is 22 NM less than Mercedes CLA. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (Chevrolet Camaro) 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: | 4.84 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chevrolet Camaro is larger, but lower. Chevrolet Camaro is 21 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 14 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Camaro is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Camaro has 106 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the Chevrolet Camaro uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 14 000 | |
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