Smart ForTwo 2016 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. Smart ForTwo engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, Smart ForTwo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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 (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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 2.74 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
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Smart ForTwo is smaller, but higher. Smart ForTwo is 190 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Smart ForTwo is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
340 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Smart ForTwo has 210 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Smart ForTwo is 4 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: | 1`195 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 995 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 200 kg | 600 kg | |
| Smart ForTwo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 15 000 | |
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