Ford Mustang 2014 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Mustang) 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: | 309 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Ford Mustang engine produces 173 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Mercedes CLA. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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 (Ford Mustang) 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: | 4.78 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mustang is larger, but lower. Ford Mustang is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 14 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mustang is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mustang has 62 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the Ford Mustang uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mustang is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Ford Mustang can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 14 000 | |
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