Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.1
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
50 litres
720 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
7 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, 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.
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:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
