BMW 4 series 2017 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLA) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | 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. | |||
| 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 Mercedes CLA 2013 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 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 4 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the BMW 4 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 13 200 | |
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