Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Smart ForTwo 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 92 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 85 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 158 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Smart ForTwo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 33 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (Smart ForTwo) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLA engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.57 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLA is 194 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 22 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 220 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 250 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 2.2 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Mercedes CLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 7800 | |
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