Mercedes CLA 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 C class 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 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 421 HP | 200 - 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 - 500 NM | 300 - 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 - 10.1 seconds | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class 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): | 1.2 - 9.2 | 0.8 - 9.2 | |
|
Mercedes CLA petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Mercedes CLA equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. 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 | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`153 kg | ~ 2`423 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`570 kg | ~ 1`761 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 583 kg | ~ 662 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes CLA has
|
Mercedes C klase has
| |