Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 51 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 94 mm (3.7 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes CLA can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes CLS is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 460 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLS has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 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 (kg): | 2`420 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | 32 800 | |
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