Mercedes C class 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLA can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 4.0 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 - 510 HP | 109 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 700 NM | 250 - 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 8.7 seconds | 4.2 - 11.6 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLA. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 10.1 | 3.7 - 6.8 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLA. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes C class 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: | ~ 2`122 kg | ~ 1`981 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`580 kg | ~ 1`412 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 542 kg | ~ 569 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 14 600 | |
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