Mercedes CLA 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| 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 | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 68 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 C klase, 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 CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 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 | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 475 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 27 400 | |
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