2016 BMW 4-Series vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

2016 BMW 4-Series

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

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2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV	23	34	$46,500	$50,000
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i xDrive AWD SULEV	21	33	$48,340	$52,000
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i RWD	20	31	$52,895	$56,950
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i xDrive AWD	20	29	$54,735	$58,950
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD	22	34	$39,000	$41,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD SULEV	23	35	$39,000	$41,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i xDrive AWD SULEV	22	34	$40,840	$43,850
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i RWD	20	31	$44,800	$48,150
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i xDrive AWD	20	30	$46,640	$50,150
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 428i RWD Gran Coupe SULEV	23	34	$38,820	$41,650
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 428i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe SULEV	22	34	$40,660	$43,650
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 435i RWD Gran Coupe	20	31	$44,615	$47,950
4 Series 4-Door Sedan 435i xDrive AWD Gran Coupe	20	30	$46,455	$49,950
M4 2-Door Conv	17	26	$68,765	$74,200
M4 2-Door Coupe	17	26	$60,945	$65,700
M4 2-Door Coupe GTS	16	23	$123,050	$133,205

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4-Door Sedan AMG CLA 45 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLA 4-Door Sedan AMG CLA 45 4MATIC	23	31	$46,035	$49,500
CLA 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 4MATIC	24	33	$31,667	$34,050
CLA 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 FWD	26	38	$29,807	$32,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,500

$46,035

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,000

$49,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$833 / month

$825 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 BMW 4-Series Coupe and Convertible break away from the 3-Series sedans with a little more flamboyance.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA is tight on rear-seat space, and on value—but long on style and in AMG trim, explosive performance.

TCC Likes

Hunkered-down stance
Wide range of trims and appearances
Easy to get a manual gearbox

CLS profile in miniature
Turbo engines eager
Good and better front seats

TCC Dislikes

Front-end look is over-the-top
Interior a bit conservative for a coupe
Confusing four-door 4-Series (Gran Coupe)

Rear seat only marginal
Freestanding LCD screen disliked by some
Good handling, stiff ride

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

53.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

27.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

40.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

35.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.6

184.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.8

61.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

13.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

14.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P235/40WR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P235/40WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3995

3494

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

900

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

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

375 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.43

Trans Order Code

2TB

429

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.16

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

2.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.90

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.94

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 4 Series

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.5

6.8

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