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: | 224 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes CLS. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 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: | 8 years | 8 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: | 2`085 kg | 2`420 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`475 kg | 1`775 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 645 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 36 000 | |
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