Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Renault Laguna 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 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 Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. Renault Laguna 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 1 cm shorter than the Renault Laguna, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 423 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 47 litres more trunk space than the Renault Laguna. The Renault Laguna may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`972 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 6600 | |
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