BMW 1 series 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLA) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 27 cm shorter than the Mercedes CLA, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 470 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 14 400 | |
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