Mercedes CLA 2023 vs Toyota Corolla 2022
| 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: | 116 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA engine produces 36 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 90 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLA is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 581 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1355 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 236 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mercedes CLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 24 200 | |
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