Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
50 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
390'000 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:
11 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito
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:
11.3 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA.
