Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 347 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 450 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 101 mm (4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 355 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`160 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`360 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 415 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 33 000 | |
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