BMW 2 series 2017 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 43 litres | |
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 (BMW 2 series) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including 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. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 26 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 460 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 34 400 | |
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