BMW 3 series 2024 vs Mercedes CLA 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 122 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.2 | 8.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 7.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1125 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1420 litres | 1370 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`475 kg | 2`195 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`950 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 565 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | no data | |
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