BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 4 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLA can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 4 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 326 HP | 109 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 630 NM | 250 - 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 9.2 seconds | 4.2 - 11.6 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 4 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLA. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 - 7.4 | 3.7 - 6.8 | |
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BMW 4 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLA. On average, BMW 4 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 4 series and Mercedes CLA are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. BMW 4 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`051 kg | ~ 1`981 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`548 kg | ~ 1`412 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 503 kg | ~ 569 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 14 800 | |
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