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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes CLA Coupe – Differences & prices compared
3 Series Touring
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Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes CLA Coupe has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37100 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3955 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs clearly better – achieving up to 791 km, about 694 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
CLA Coupe
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Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a noticeable edge – offering 550 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely noticeable lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers barely noticeable more room – 500 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Mercedes CLA Coupe shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
37100 - 73700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
86 - 791 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
0 - 202 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4692 - 4723 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1404 - 1468 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
440 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
230 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.