The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Coupé (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 28,200

€ 40,700

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 10.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI.
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
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
182.3
171.7 in
Length
182.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.85 %

General
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
E82
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
168 hp
168 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
Performance
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
BMW 120i Coupé
18.04 lb/hp
20.01 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i Coupé
36 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
499 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 120i Coupé
499 mi
725 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120i Coupé
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 220 CDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data