Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. BMW 4 series engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.7
BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
56 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway
1030 km on highway
BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Engine production duration:
10 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 8 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.64 m
4.64 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
BMW 4 series and Mercedes CLA are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
445 litres
470 litres
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.
