Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLA) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 31 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 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 E 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. | |||
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: | 7 years | 9 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 CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 27 800 | |
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