Mercedes CLA 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 109 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 190 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 57 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes CLA 2016 1.5 engine BMW 3 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 11 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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