Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLA consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CLA could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLA consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 620 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 000 | |
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