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 | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
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 (€): | 14 000 | 17 800 | |
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