BMW 1 series 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLA engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes CLA 2014 2.1 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 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 13 600 | |
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