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 4 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:
109 - 381 HP
136 - 326 HP
Torque:
250 - 475 NM
220 - 630 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
4.2 - 11.6 seconds
4.7 - 9.2 seconds
In general, BMW 4 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):
3.7 - 6.8
4.0 - 7.4
Mercedes CLA petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 4 series. On average, Mercedes CLA equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Mercedes CLA and BMW 4 series are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
470 litres
445 litres
Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
