Mercedes CLA 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 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 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 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 5 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): | 2`015 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 26 000 | |
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