Smart ForTwo 2012 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 0.8 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 116 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 8.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 litres | 50 litres | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
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 (Smart ForTwo) 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.43 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 194 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, 22 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 250 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 2.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Smart ForTwo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`050 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 14 400 | |
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