Mercedes C class 2013 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 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 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 4.63 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`195 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 16 200 | |
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