The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Coupé (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14)
€ 29,800

€ 36,100

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI.
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
55.8
69.8
78.1
56.4
70
80
69.8 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.8 in
Height
56.4 in
105.9
174.5
106.3
182.3
174.5 in
Length
182.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %

General
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
F22
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
134 hp
134 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
Performance
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
23.37 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
46 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
634 mi
739 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 CDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data