BMW 4 series 2025 vs Mercedes CLA 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 218 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 290 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 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: | 129 mm (5.1 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. | |||
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`255 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 590 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 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 (€): | 45 600 | 33 200 | |
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