Mercedes C class 2013 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
Mercedes C class and Mercedes CLA have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
1590 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
1010 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.69 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 470 litres | |
Mercedes C class has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.22 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`005 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | no data | |
Average price (€): | 28 000 | 16 200 | |
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