BMW 2 Series Coupe (2013 – 2017) vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 340 hp. The BMW 2 Series Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,585 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 is 175 mm longer than the BMW 2 Series Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
2 Series Coupe
2013 – 2017
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLA 45
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 340 hp | 360 hp |
| Torque | 38 – 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 8.9 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 8.1 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,432 – 4,455 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,407 – 1,417 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,615 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

