The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Coupé (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 250 (15 - 16)
€ 32,000

€ 37,000

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 218i Gran Coupé is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 250.
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
55.9
70.9
81.9
56.4
70
80
70.9 in
Width
70 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
105.1
178.2
106.3
182.3
178.2 in
Length
182.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.08 %

General
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
F44
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Gran 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
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
138 hp
208 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
21.96 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
483 mi
485 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 Gran Coupé
102.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data