BMW 8 series 2018 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 530 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 367 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 500 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 43 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 260'000 km | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 8 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 68 800 | 34 200 | |
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