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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 | Mercedes-Benz2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC Coupe | BMW2025 BMW 230i xDrive Coupe |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 130 mphManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 155 mphBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 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. | 134.7 hp/tCalculated | 156.4 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 6.30 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 5.30 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.40 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 221 hpManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 255 hpBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 258 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 295 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine displacement | 2000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 1998.0 ccManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Cylinder count | 4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 4Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | Inline-4Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine placement | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 185 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 179 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Width | 72 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 72 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Height | 57 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 55 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Wheelbase | 107 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 108 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 inManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3616 lbManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 3594 lbBestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 28.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 25.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 33.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.5 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volumeHigher is better | 12 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 14 ft³BestManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Seats | 5Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 4Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $44,750Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | $41,200Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.27 :1Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | — |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | 225/45R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 225/45 R18Manufacturer claim · BMW |
| Rear tire size | 225/45R18Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 225/45 R18Manufacturer claim · BMW |
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| FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Induction type | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · BMW |
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| Transmission type | Automated manualManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · BMW |
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| Number of gears | 8Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA | 8Manufacturer claim · BMW |
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