Mercedes CLA 2014 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 129 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 320 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| 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 CLS) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 20 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 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
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 | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 14 000 | |
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