Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 2 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 52 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 2 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 2 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2017 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger. Mercedes CLA is 26 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 70 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 21 800 | |
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