Mercedes CLA 2014 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
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 4 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 | 330'000 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: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | 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 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA and BMW 4 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 445 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 17 000 | |
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