Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Smart ForTwo 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 92 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 92 HP more power than Smart ForTwo, whereas torque is 158 NM more than Smart ForTwo. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 33 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 (Smart ForTwo) 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 | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 2.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.57 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLA is 199 cm longer than the Smart ForTwo, 27 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 220 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 240 litres more trunk space than the Smart ForTwo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 8.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 2.3 metres more than that of the Smart ForTwo, which means Mercedes CLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 7600 | |
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