Saab 9-3 Aero (2014) vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Aero is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 211 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 6.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,580 kg.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 Aero
2014
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLA Klasse
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 hp | 109 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 201 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 8.6 s | 6.6 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 240 km/h | 190 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km | 4.1 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,669 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 2,037 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,580 – 1,620 kg | 1,395 – 1,525 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.