Mercedes CLA 2014 vs BMW 4 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 88 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| 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) | 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: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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 2014 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine BMW 4 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 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 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 16 600 | |
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