2019 BMW 2-Series vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

2019 BMW 2-Series

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

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230i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 230i Convertible	23	33	$38,725	$41,100
2 Series 230i Coupe	24	35	$33,330	$35,300
2 Series 230i xDrive Convertible	23	33	$40,585	$43,100
2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe	24	33	$35,190	$37,300
2 Series M240i Convertible	21	30	$47,370	$50,400
2 Series M240i Coupe	21	30	$43,095	$45,800
2 Series M240i xDrive Convertible	21	30	$49,230	$52,400
2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe	21	30	$44,955	$47,800
M2 Competition Coupe	18	25	$55,275	$58,900

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AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLA AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe	23	30	$49,914	$53,100
CLA CLA 250 4MATIC Coupe	24	32	$32,994	$35,100
CLA CLA 250 Coupe	24	37	$31,114	$33,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,725

$49,914

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,100

$53,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$685 / month

$885 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 2-Series coupe or convertible is proof that the formula BMW helped create still works.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact luxury car with finesse. Its low price is justified in its small footprint and interior, but it still looks great.

TCC Likes

Thrilling performance
A true throwback BMW
Handsome exterior

Striking design
Responsive powertrains
Comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive in a hurry
Smartphone compatibility is a pricey add-on
Cramped rear seat

Almost nonexistent rear seat
Price tag gets crazy quickly
Unforgiving ride

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

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

61.3

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

184.7

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

61.5

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

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

13.8

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

36.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P235/35WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P235/35WR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3680

3450

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 8

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

258 @ 1450

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

375 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

2.43

Trans Order Code

2TB

429

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.94

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.16

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

3.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

4.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.90

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.10

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)