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BMW Z4 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe – Differences & prices compared
Z4
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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 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37100 £, while the BMW Z4 costs 43500 £. That’s a price difference of around 6355 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.90 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.
CLA Coupe
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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 Mercedes CLA Coupe has a to a small extent edge – offering 421 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW Z4 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls minimal stronger with 515 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.
Z4
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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.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is minimal lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1510 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 179 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe clearly takes the win – 490 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
BMW Z4
The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.
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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 Z4
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
43500 - 65300 £
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Price
37100 - 73700 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 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
-
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Electric Range
86 - 791 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
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co2
0 - 202 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1510 - 1640 kg
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Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
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Trunk capacity
281 L
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Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
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Length
4324 mm
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Length
4692 - 4723 mm
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Width
1864 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Height
1303 - 1304 mm
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Height
1404 - 1468 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
215 - 235 kg
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Payload
440 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 340 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
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Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
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Torque
320 - 500 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
145 - 250 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
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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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What drive types are available for the BMW Z4?
The BMW Z4 is offered with Rear-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.