Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
60 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase
Used also on BMW 1 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.
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
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
