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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

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?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • only slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £45,700
4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.8 L/100km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

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.

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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 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,855 mm
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
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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