Mercedes CLA 2016 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 136 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 280 NM less than BMW 6 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 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 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 6 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes CLA is 37 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1265 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 10 litres more trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The BMW 6 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 29 000 | |
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