BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 88 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.4
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
57 litres
830 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
390'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
14 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
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:
1.78 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.
