BMW 8 series 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 109 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 51 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 460 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 600 | 29 200 | |
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