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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | BMW1986 BMW M3 (E30) | Mercedes-Benz2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Coupe |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 146 mphBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 130 mphManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 165.1 hp/tBestCalculated | 139.4 hp/tCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 6.90 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | 6.30 sBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| 0–100 mph | 19.60 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distance | 179.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 192 hpIndependent test · Wikipedia | 221 hpBestManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Peak torque | — | 258 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine displacement | 2302.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Cylinder count | 4Independent test · Wikipedia | 4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Independent test · Wikipedia | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 171 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 185 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Width | 66 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 72 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Height | 54 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 57 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Wheelbase | 101 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 107 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 2568 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3494 lbManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 13.5 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | — | 12 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Seats | 4Independent test · Wikipedia | 5Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | — | $42,750Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | — | 0.27 :1Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | — | 225/45R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Rear tire size | — | 225/45R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
| Redline | 7250Independent test · Wikipedia | — |
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| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia | Automated manualManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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| Number of gears | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 8Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA |
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