Mercedes E class 2016 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 31 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 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 E class) 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. | |||
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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, 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. | |||
| 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 34 400 | |
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