BMW 6 series 2012 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: | 5.4 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 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 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 1.3 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 195 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: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 6 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. | |||
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: | 16 years | 14 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.63 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 38 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 11 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: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.9 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`390 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 15 800 | |
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