Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLA 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: | 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 C 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 1460 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`025 kg | 2`155 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 18 400 | |
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