BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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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: | 11 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 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes CLA 2016 2.0 engine | |||
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 | |
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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 (kg): | 2`080 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 17 400 | |
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