Mercedes CLA 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2012
Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 218 HP | 245 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
Mercedes CLA consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
940 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.64 m | 4.62 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 480 litres | |
Despite its longer length, Mercedes CLA has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Mercedes CLA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`075 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 17 000 | 12 800 | |
Pros and Cons: |
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