Mercedes CLA 2016 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 156 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 159 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 31 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 91 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Ford Focus 2011 1.6 engine: The engine boasts a simple and reliable design.
After 100,000 km, piston knocking is a common issue. Electromagnetic Ti-VCT valves often develop leaks, and high-voltage wires frequently disconnect. The engine ... More about Ford Focus 2011 1.6 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 | 475 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 5 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 4000 | |
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