The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Coupé xDrive Steptronic Sport (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 49,400
BMW M235i Coupé € 33,600
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 CDI.
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
69.8 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.4 in
Height
56.4 in
175.4 in
Length
182.3 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.82 %
General
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
F22
Generation
C117
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M235i Coupé
322 hp
108 hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M235i Coupé
332 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Performance
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M235i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
BMW M235i Coupé
10.95 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW M235i Coupé
30 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW M235i Coupé
414 mi
797 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW M235i Coupé
147.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Coupé
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 CDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data