BMW 4 series 2020 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 4 series could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 4 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 126 mm (5 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: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including 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 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 460 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, 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: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.9 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`165 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`470 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 580 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 42 600 | 27 000 | |
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