Mercedes C class 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 347 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 450 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 43 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 (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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 101 mm (4 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 460 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`160 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`745 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 590 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 42 procentiem less than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 33 200 | |
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