Mercedes E class 2016 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 170 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 43 litres | |
| 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: | 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: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | 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 E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes E class is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 33 000 | |
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