Mercedes CLA 2016 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 68 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes CLA 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 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 11 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 372 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 98 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 4000 | |
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