Kia Forte Koup (2013 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 200 hp. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. The Kia Forte Koup is the lighter car, from 1,279 kg against 1,395 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse is 101 mm longer than the Kia Forte Koup.
| Specification |
Kia
Forte Koup
2013 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLA Klasse
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 – 204 hp | 109 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 209 – 264 Nm | 201 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.6 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 190 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 9.4 L/100 km | 4.1 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,279 – 1,353 kg | 1,395 – 1,525 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.