BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.4
Fuel tank capacity:
56 litres
57 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
14 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, 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. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.64 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.39 m
Mercedes CLA and BMW 4 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
445 litres
Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
