Mercedes CLA 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Hybrid | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes CLA) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mercedes C class) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 41 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 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 14.90 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/l | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4.70 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: | 485 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1350 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 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`050 kg | 2`325 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`635 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 690 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class 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 | 26 600 | |
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