Mercedes CLA 2016 vs BMW 6 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 198 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 190 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 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 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2015 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 25 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.7 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): | 1`920 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 28 600 | |
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