The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Coupé (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d (16 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 32,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 d.
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
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 d
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %
General
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
E82
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
168 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
Performance
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
BMW 120i Coupé
18.04 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120i Coupé
36 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW 120i Coupé
499 mi
839 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120i Coupé
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
