Compare performance (354 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?
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.
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 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 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 very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is moderately 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 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers visibly 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 leads convincingly 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 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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
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Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
541 - 791 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
58 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Length
4,723 mm
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Length
4,783 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
1,468 mm
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Height
1,442 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Payload
480 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
184 - 392 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
BMW
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