Mercedes CLA 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2016
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 117 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 190 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Mercedes CLA 2013 1.5 engine BMW 3 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 3 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 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 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 23 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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