Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA engine produces 77 HP less power than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes CLA consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger. Mercedes CLA is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 22 400 | |
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