Mercedes C class 2013 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 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 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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`135 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 14 400 | |
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