Mercedes CLA 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 0.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 7.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 1185 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 1375 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 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes CLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`195 kg | 2`655 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`630 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 610 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 600 | |
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