Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 55 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 CLS) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 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. Note, however, that this Mercedes CLA version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Mercedes CLA 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including 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 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: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 48 000 | 33 200 | |
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