Mercedes C class 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (Mercedes C class) 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: | 4.70 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 22 400 | |
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