Mercedes C class 2021 vs Mercedes CLA 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 - 2.0 | 1.3 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 - 408 HP | 116 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 550 NM | 230 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | 4.1 - 10.1 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): | 0.8 - 9.2 | 1.2 - 9.2 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLA. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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: | 4.76 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1370 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Mercedes C class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`423 kg | ~ 2`153 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`761 kg | ~ 1`570 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 662 kg | ~ 583 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 26 800 | no data | |
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