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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • moderately more power

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,279 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers moderately more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers only slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe comes out clearly 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.

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CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 541 - 791 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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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 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4,723 mm
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

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