The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 31,800
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218i Coupé
€ 36,000
 Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d.
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
55.8
Blueprint BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
72
78.7
69.8 in
Width
72 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.8 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
184.6
174.5 in
Length
184.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.35 %
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
F22
Generation
C118
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 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915
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
114 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
134 hp
114 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
46 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
634 mi
703 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 d
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data