Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Mercedes CLA torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 (Mercedes C class) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.22 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 26 200 | |
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