Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Ford Mustang 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 309 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA engine produces 153 HP less power than Ford Mustang, whereas torque is 157 NM less than Ford Mustang. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 (Ford Mustang) 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: | 4.63 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 15 cm shorter than the Ford Mustang, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 408 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 62 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 1.2 metres less than that of the Ford Mustang, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 27 600 | |
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