Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.3 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1020 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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.
