The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 16) vs. BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,200

€ 31,800

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 218i Coupé.
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 218i Coupé
56.4
70
80
55.8
69.8
78.1
70 in
Width
69.8 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.4 in
Height
55.8 in
106.3
182.3
105.9
174.5
182.3 in
Length
174.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 218i Coupé
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.46 %

General
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 218i Coupé
C117
Generation
F22
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 218i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
BMW
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Coupé
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 218i Coupé
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
25.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.53 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
47 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
621 mi
634 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
94.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Coupé 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BMW 218i Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data