Mercedes CLA 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 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 | |
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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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes CLA and BMW 4 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 445 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`981 kg | ~ 2`051 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`412 kg | ~ 1`548 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 569 kg | ~ 503 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than BMW 4 series. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 20 800 | |
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