Mercedes CLS 2014 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 116 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 320 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes CLS 2014 3.0 engine Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 480 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 11 800 | |
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