Mercedes CLA 2023 vs BMW 3 series 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA engine produces 40 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 1.2 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLA consumes 6.4 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 960 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 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: | 485 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1350 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 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.9 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`175 kg | 2`475 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 525 kg | |
| Mercedes CLA load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than BMW 3 series. Therefore, Mercedes CLA is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 600 | |
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