Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 74 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| 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 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: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 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 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes CLA is larger. Mercedes CLA is 5 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 445 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 000 | 22 000 | |
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