Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 154 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger. Mercedes CLA is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 581 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 1591 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes CLA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Corolla (by 221 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`465 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 445 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Toyota Corolla. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 000 | |
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