Compare performance (392 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Coupe is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,049 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers only slightly more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,695 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 470 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries marginally more – 480 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
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Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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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
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 392 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
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Torque
280 - 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
135 - 288 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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