Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| 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 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes CLA 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 9200 | |
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