BMW 6 series 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 143 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 280 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 870 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 470 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 6 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the BMW 6 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 14 400 | |
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