Mercedes CLA 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2015
Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 122 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
700 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
Mercedes CLA has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`975 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | 16 200 | 23 400 | |
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