The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 7G-DCT (13 - 16)
€ 49,400

€ 31,400

€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M235i Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CLA Coupé 180.
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
55.4
69.8
78.1
56.4
70
80
69.8 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.4 in
Height
56.4 in
105.9
175.4
106.3
182.3
175.4 in
Length
182.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %

General
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
F22
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M235i Coupé
322 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M235i Coupé
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Performance
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
BMW M235i Coupé
10.95 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M235i Coupé
30 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW M235i Coupé
414 mi
609 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW M235i Coupé
147.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data