2015 BMW 2-Series vs 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

2015 BMW 2-Series

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

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2-Door Conv 228i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 2-Door Conv 228i RWD	23	34	$35,370	$37,900
2 Series 2-Door Conv 228i xDrive AWD	22	33	$37,025	$39,700
2 Series 2-Door Conv M235i RWD	21	32	$44,385	$47,700
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD	23	36	$30,030	$32,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD SULEV	23	36	$30,030	$32,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i xDrive AWD	23	35	$31,690	$33,900
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i xDrive AWD SULEV	23	35	$31,690	$33,900
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i RWD	21	32	$40,150	$43,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i xDrive AWD	20	30	$41,810	$44,900

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4-Door Sedan CLA 250 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLA-Class 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 4MATIC	24	33	$31,155	$33,500
CLA-Class 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 FWD	26	38	$29,295	$31,500
CLA-Class 4-Door Sedan CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC	23	31	$45,105	$48,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,370

$31,155

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,900

$33,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$632 / month

$558 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 BMW 2-Series is a well-rounded luxury sports coupe with looks, handling, features, and speed that belie its entry-level positioning.

The 2015 CLA is a small Mercedes done right, with enough of the brand's style and refinement mixed with a dash of youthfulness.

TCC Likes

Sporty, graceful exterior design
Modern interior styling
Ample high-tech upgrade options

Mini-CLS silhouette
Eager turbo four engines
Grippy front seats to go with handling

TCC Dislikes

Back seat is still a bit tight
M235i models can encroach on 4-Series prices
No convertible offering to date

Are we ready for a Civic-sized Benz again?
Rear-seat headroom is tight
LCD screen's tacked-on look

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.2

53.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

38.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

Second Leg Room (in)

31.8

27.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

40.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

60.9

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

182.3

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

56.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

60.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

13.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

11.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

14.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P225/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3625

3395

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

115

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 1250

258 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

208 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.43

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.05

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.05

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

4.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.67

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.38

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

6.7

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