Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Opel Mokka 2020
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 33 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 44 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Mokka might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Mokka 2020 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Mokka 2020 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger, but lower. Mercedes CLA is 54 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1105 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 110 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | 20 600 | |
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