Mercedes C class 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class and Mercedes CLA have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 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. | |||
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: | 380 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`011 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`441 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 14 600 | |
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