Mercedes CLA 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2015
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes CLA is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes CLA also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.5 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 - 360 HP | 116 - 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 450 NM | 220 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 11.9 seconds | 4.8 - 10.7 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLA. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 6.1 | 4.4 - 7.3 | |
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Mercedes CLA petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mercedes CLA equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`969 kg | ~ 2`064 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`482 kg | ~ 1`505 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 487 kg | ~ 559 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 22 200 | |
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