Mercedes CLA 2016 vs Mercedes GLA 2017
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| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 381 HP | 109 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 475 NM | 200 - 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 11.6 seconds | 4.4 - 11.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 - 6.8 | 7.4 | |
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Mercedes CLA petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLA. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 22 cm longer than the Mercedes GLA, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`981 kg | ~ 2`002 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`412 kg | ~ 1`426 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 569 kg | ~ 576 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 17 200 | |
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