The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 250 (16 - 19)
€ 31,800
€ 37,500
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 250.
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
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
182.7
174.5 in
Length
182.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
F22
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
134 hp
208 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Performance
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
23.69 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
46 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
634 mi
485 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
