Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.3 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 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`160 kg | 2`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 660 kg | 620 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 000 | |
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