Mercedes CLA 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLA) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger. Mercedes CLA is 27 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 370 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 100 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 8400 | |
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