Mercedes CLA 2014 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 129 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 10 400 | |
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