The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Coupé (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 7G-DCT (16 - 19)
€ 28,200
€ 31,800
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 180.
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
56
68.8
76.1
56.4
70
80
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.4 in
104.7
171.7
106.3
182.7
171.7 in
Length
182.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %
General
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
E82
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
168 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Performance
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.28 lb/hp
BMW 120i Coupé
18.04 lb/hp
26.28 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120i Coupé
36 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 120i Coupé
499 mi
598 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
BMW 120i Coupé
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
