Mercedes CLA 2013 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
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 2 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger. Mercedes CLA is 20 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLA is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 80 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 17 800 | |
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