BMW 3 series 2016 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 224 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
870 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Mercedes CLA are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 470 litres | |
BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`005 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 23 200 | 16 200 | |
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