Mercedes CLA 2023 vs Mercedes CLS 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLA is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLS can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes CLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes CLA is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 421 HP | 194 - 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 - 500 NM | 400 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 - 10 seconds | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes CLS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLA. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 - 9.0 | 5.1 - 9.6 | |
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Mercedes CLA petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLS. On average, Mercedes CLA equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. 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: | 4.70 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`104 kg | ~ 2`523 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`546 kg | ~ 1`844 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 558 kg | ~ 679 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Mercedes CLS. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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