Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1020 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: | 495 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`055 kg | 2`195 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 400 | |
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