BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
810 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway
1020 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
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:
11.7 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.
