Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 3.7 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 367 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 500 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 68 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 8 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 260'000 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: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is smaller, but higher. Mercedes CLA is 16 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLA has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW 8 series. The BMW 8 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 60 200 | |
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