Mercedes CLA 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.9 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 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.8 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes CLA 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 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 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 495 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1360 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`055 kg | 2`160 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 510 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 000 | |
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