Mercedes CLA 2016 vs Volvo V60 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 156 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 67 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 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 also on Volvo XC60 | |
| 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: | 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 Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time. In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 12 200 | |
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