Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 4 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 4 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 59 litres | |
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. The BMW 4 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 800 | 53 600 | |
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