BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.2
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
50 litres
960 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase
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:
4.63 m
4.63 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Mercedes CLA are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
470 litres
BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
