Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 94 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes CLA can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLS, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 48 000 | |
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