Mercedes C class 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 51 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.7 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes CLA 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`355 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 495 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 14 600 | |
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