Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Smart ForTwo 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 0.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 116 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 8.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 33 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 740 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 (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. | |||
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): | 2`005 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 7000 | |
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