Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes CLA) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Corolla) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 130 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 495 litres | 581 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1360 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 231 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`185 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`465 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 445 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 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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