BMW 3 series 2015 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
|
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 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 12 years | 16 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 B 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 13 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
|
Mercedes CLA has
| |