BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 50 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):
no data
4.2
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
50 litres
950 km with real consumption
790 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
14 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 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A 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
4.63 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
BMW 4 series is larger, but slightly lower. 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.
