BMW 4 series 2024 vs Mercedes CLA 2025
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Mercedes CLA) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| BMW 4 series engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, but torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 12.30 € | no data | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Diesel€/l | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1290 litres | no data | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`705 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 430 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, BMW 4 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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