Mercedes CLA 2013 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 143 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 280 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The BMW 6 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 19 600 | |
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