Mercedes CLA 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 49 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Mercedes CLA 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.22 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 26 200 | |
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