Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 129 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 103 mm (4.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | 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. Mercedes CLA 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 | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller. Mercedes CLA is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mercedes CLA has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 34 400 | 30 200 | |
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