Renault Laguna 2012 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Laguna is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Laguna is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Laguna is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Renault Laguna uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`972 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`486 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 486 kg | 480 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 13 400 | |
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