Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 680 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 170 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 360 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 68 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) | 121 mm (4.8 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: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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 BMW 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
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): | 2`050 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 57 600 | |
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