Mercedes CLA 2023 vs BMW 3 series 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLA engine produces 122 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 1.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 7.5 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 1125 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes CLA is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 1420 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`195 kg | 2`475 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`630 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 525 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 600 | |
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