Mercedes CLA 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 68 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| 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 (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: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 450 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 24 800 | |
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