BMW 6 series 2015 vs Mercedes CLA 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 6 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes CLA) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 475 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 68 HP less power than Mercedes CLA, but torque is 155 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 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 2015 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 6 series is 37 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 12 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | no data | |
| 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: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 1 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`410 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 17 400 | |
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