Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Volvo S60 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 1 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 10 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 67 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo S60 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | |
| 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 2013 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo S60 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 6 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 11 800 | |
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