BMW 2 series 2013 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 184 HP | 122 HP | |
Torque: | 270 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 62 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.43 m | 4.64 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 21 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 2 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 470 litres | |
Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 80 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`920 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 17 600 | 17 000 | |
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