Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Audi A4 2019
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 74 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 54 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| 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 Audi A4 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2019 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes CLA 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 32 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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