The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Coupé Steptronic DKG (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 34,000

€ 37,800

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218i Gran Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d.
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
55.9
70.9
81.9
56.7
72
78.7
70.9 in
Width
72 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
105.1
178.2
107.4
184.6
178.2 in
Length
184.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.14 %

General
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
F44
Generation
C118
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
138 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.01 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
23.17 lb/hp
23.01 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
47 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
522 mi
Range
652 mi
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
522 mi
652 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 200 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data