The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 218i Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 37,000

€ 30,500

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLA Coupé 250 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 250
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 250
BMW 218i Coupé
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.05 %

General
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
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 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
208 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
BMW 218i Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Coupé
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
15.69 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
37 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
485 mi
Range
539 mi
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
485 mi
539 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLA Coupé 250
BMW 218i Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data