Mercedes CLA 2023 vs BMW 4 series 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes CLA is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 421 HP | 170 - 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 - 500 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 - 10 seconds | 4.4 - 8.2 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): | 1.1 - 9.0 | 5.5 - 8.5 | |
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Mercedes CLA petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 4 series. On average, Mercedes CLA equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 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: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLA is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 4 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.4 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: | ~ 2`104 kg | ~ 2`173 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`546 kg | ~ 1`682 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 558 kg | ~ 491 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 (€): | no data | 46 000 | |
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