Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 170 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 425 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 25 200 | |
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