Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 4 series 2025
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 218 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 290 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 59 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 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 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`255 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`360 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 485 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than BMW 4 series. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 45 600 | |
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