Mercedes CLA 2023 vs BMW 4 series 2024
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Hybrid | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes CLA) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (BMW 4 series) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 14.90 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/l | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes CLA is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`995 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 46 000 | |
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