Mercedes S class 2017 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 469 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 306 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 450 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 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 S 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 460 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes S 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 S class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`630 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`000 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 800 | 26 600 | |
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