Ford Mustang 2017 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mustang is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mustang engine produces 299 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Ford Mustang reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 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 | 4.64 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 14 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: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 35 400 | 16 400 | |
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