Mercedes CLA 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 57 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 22 200 | |
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