Mercedes CLA 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 115 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Mercedes CLA consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 4.70 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: | 490 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1355 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`140 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 26 600 | |
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