Mercedes C class 2021 vs Mercedes CLA 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4.75 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1355 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`155 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 595 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 26 800 | no data | |
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