Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Volvo S60 2015
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Hybrid | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes CLA) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volvo S60) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 67 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S60 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. Note, however, that this Volvo S60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo S60 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 6 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | 11 200 | |
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