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.
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!
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA and BMW 3 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
480 litres
Mercedes CLA has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
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.
