Mercedes CLA 2014 vs Chevrolet Camaro 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLA) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Camaro) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 323 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 278 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA engine produces 187 HP less power than Chevrolet Camaro, but torque is 22 NM more than Chevrolet Camaro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| 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 (Chevrolet Camaro) 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 21 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Camaro, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 364 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 106 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Camaro. The Chevrolet Camaro may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 17 800 | |
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