The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 31,800
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218i Coupé
€ 33,600
 Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 180 CDI.
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
55.8
Blueprint BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70
80
69.8 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.8 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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 180 CDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.37 %
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
F22
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
134 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI

Performance

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
23.69 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
46 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
38 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
634 mi
797 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data