BMW 6 series 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 177 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 330 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
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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