Mercedes CLA 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CLA) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 4 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 140 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 4 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. | |||
| 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 | 1.38 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 23 000 | |
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