BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 4 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 4 series is smaller. BMW 4 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 460 litres | |
| BMW 4 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.7 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`090 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 33 000 | |
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