Compare the Mercedes-Benz CLA vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Cramped in the back, but good to drive
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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6/10
A compact MPV, that feels truly premium
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Sport Executive CLA 220d Tip Auto Diesel Automatic

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M Sport 220 Step Auto Petrol Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.

Key information

Body type Coupes, Saloons Body type Coupes
Available fuel types Diesel Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 445 litres (3 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 360 litres (3 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,695 mm x 1,830 mm x 1,450 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,546 mm x 1,800 mm x 1,445 mm
Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best Towing capacity 1,300 kg
First year tax rate £560 First year tax rate £455 Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
55.4 mpg Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
53.5 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 30 · high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 23 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name CLA 220d Tip Auto Engine name 220 Step Auto
Engine size 2.0 L Diesel • 190 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP
Body type Coupes, Saloons Body type Coupes
Fuel type Diesel Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 8 Forward gears 7
Acceleration 7.3 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 7.9 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4 Number of doors 4
Boot (seats up) 445 litres Best Boot (seats up) 360 litres
Length 4,695 mm Length 4,546 mm
Width 1,830 mm Width 1,800 mm
Height 1,450 mm Height 1,445 mm
Wheelbase 2.73 m Wheelbase 2.67 m
Turning circle 11.1 m Turning circle 11.7 m

Full features list

  • Artico man made leather - Black
  • Artico man made leather - Macchiato beige/black
  • Manufaktur metallic paint
  • Metallic paint
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke ARTICO man made leather multi function sports steering wheel with black grained gearshift paddles,oeration via touch control panels
  • 4 way lumbar support
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
  • Air condition air vents with surround in silver chrome
  • Air conditioning - One zone THERMATIC automatic climate control with automatically controlled air distribution
  • Artico man-made leather upholstery
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Black roof lining
  • Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
  • Comfort seats
  • Fluorescent jacket
  • Front centre armrest with stowage
  • Front head restraints
  • Heated front seats
  • Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
  • Manually height and reach adjustable steering column
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Twin front cupholders
  • Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points
  • Velour floor mats
  • 10.25 inch Instrument display with digital cockpit
  • 10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
  • Active lane keeping assist
  • Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
  • Blind spot assist
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Car wash mode
  • Cruise control with limiter
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • Direct steer system
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Hard-disk navigation
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual in English
  • Pre-installation of private car share
  • Radio aerial integrated into front and rear windshields
  • Service indicator (Active Service System)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Speed limit assist
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • Body colour door handles (Chrome insert with Keyless entry)
  • Chrome beltline strips
  • Electric windows
  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicators
  • Exhaust system with 2 Visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apron with trim in chrome
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • High level LED third brake light
  • Interior mirror with black reading lamps and frameless
  • LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights and adaptive highbeam assist
  • LED tail lamp
  • Privacy glass with dark tinting on rear side windows and rear window
  • Progressive body-styling - Front apron with trim strip in chrome, visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apron with trim strip in chrome
  • Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern in high-gloss black and central Mercedes star, single louvre in matt grey with chrome inserts
  • Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Solid paint
  • Variable front intermittent wipers
  • Window line trim strip in chrome
  • Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm
  • Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Black seat belts
  • Bonnet with power domes
  • Brake pad wear warning indicator
  • Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
  • Crash responsive emergency lighting
  • Driver and front passenger head and sidebags
  • Driver and front passenger windowbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Dual stage driver and front passenger airbags
  • ESP curve dynamic assist
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
  • Three point rear seat belts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Comfort suspension
  • Rear axle multi-link
  • Light and sight pack - CLA
  • Mirror pack - CLA
  • Parking pack with reversing camera - CLA
  • Seat comfort pack - CLA
  • USB package plus - CLA
  • 18" multi-spoke himalayas grey painted light alloy wheels with high sheen rim finish
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit tyre sealant kit
  • Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1
  • Guard 360 deg vehicle protection - tow away protection with visual, acoustic warning, interior monitoring, preinstallation for parking damage
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
  • DAB digital radio tuner
  • MBUX multimedia system
  • Mercedes Benz sound system (100 W) with 6 speakers
  • Pre installation for Mercedes Benz Link
  • Dark carbon fibre look trim
  • 19" M light Y spoke Bi-colour diamond-polished alloy wheels in solid jet black - style 976
  • 19" Y spoke orbit grey matt metallic alloy wheels in refined silver unicorn - style 1085
  • Active driver and front passenger seats with electric lumbar support and massage function
  • BMW Individual Frozen paint
  • BMW Individual paint special request
  • Black colour mirror caps
  • Black contrast roof with black matt grained roof moulding
  • Electric front seat adjustment - drivers with memory
  • Electric panoramic glass sunroof
  • Front M sports seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • HiFi Loudspeaker system Harman Kardon with 12 speakers
  • Illuminated Aluminium graphite interior trim
  • Individual paintwork
  • Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
  • M Alcantara/ Veganza - Black/blue contrast stitching
  • M Sport brakes with dark blue calipers
  • Metallic paint
  • Model designation deletion
  • Perforated Veganza upholstery
  • Perforated veganza - Black
  • Perforated veganza - Mokka
  • Perforated veganza - Oyster
  • Perforated veganza - Red/black
  • Speedometer
  • Sun protection glass
  • Towbar with detachable ball
  • Trim designation deletion on side
  • Auto wipers
  • Automatic headlight beam throw control
  • Automatically dimming rear view mirror
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour mirror caps
  • Direction indicator side lights integrated exterior mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable exterior mirror with mirror adjustment switch on drivers armrest and aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side
  • Exterior M sport design elements
  • Folding side mirrors with auto dimming/folding wing mirrors with auto dimming
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear bumper panel with M specific design, in body colour with inserts in black high gloss
  • Heated door mirrors
  • High gloss shadow line exterior trim
  • High level third brake light
  • Key with M identification
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED eyebrow turn indicators
  • LED front fog lights
  • M identification on the sides
  • Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window heating
  • Roof trim strip in vehicle colour
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side sill covers with M specific design in body colour
  • Solid paint
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • Visible VIN plate
  • Welcome lighting
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 2 cupholders in front centre console
  • 3 rear seat head restraints
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke sports black walknappa leather steering with black stitching,shift paddled boost inscription,shaped thumb rests,specific M Badge
  • Anthracite headlining
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
  • Conditioned based service
  • Driver and front passenger backrest net on rear
  • Driver and front passenger seat heating
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning with extended contents
  • Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
  • Front and rear door pockets including bottle trays
  • Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
  • Front head restraints
  • Front sports seats
  • Height adjustable front head restraints
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • M Alcantara/ Veganza upholstery
  • Manual adjust driver/passenger seats
  • Rear seat backrest with manual 60:40 split folding with 3 top tether clips integrated on rear of seat panels
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
  • Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
  • Deadlocking function system to all doors
  • Drive away locking system on all doors and luggage compartment
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • Start/Stop button (illuminated) in centre console with keyless engine start and Auto Start-Stop deactivation button
  • Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser
  • Two remote control key with integrated key - open/close doors/fuel flap/tailgate +1 button for unlock compartment with M design high gloss black inlay
  • 2 tone horn
  • Airbag - Front driver and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag possible
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control
  • BMW emergency call
  • Brake drying
  • Braking readiness
  • City braking function
  • Crash sensor activating of airbags, Unlocking doors, hazard warning lights, interior light, safety battery terminal
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
  • Electrically operated hand brake
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • PC iBrake (Post crash approach control warning with light braking function)
  • Rear brake discs
  • Rear child proof door locks
  • Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Side impact protection
  • Three point seat belts on all seats including front belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters
  • Trailer stability control
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Ventilated front disc brakes
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • 3 driving modes Normal, Eco, Sport
  • Active guard plus
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Auto start-stop
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
  • BMW Live cockpit plus with widescreen display 10.25" instrument cluster and 10.7" control display
  • BMW Online services
  • BMW Teleservices
  • BMW operating system with 7.0 mid interface
  • Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming
  • Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
  • Cruise control with braking function
  • Electric power steering
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Gearshift time display in manual mode
  • Integrated navigation data with map data via USB + features such as 3D landmarks and micro city models
  • Integrated owners handbook
  • Intelligent voice assistant
  • Lane departure warning system
  • Oil sensor for level and grade
  • On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption,service interval, clock date,odometer,trip meter,outside temperature display with acoustic ice warn
  • Optimum shift indicator
  • Park assist including reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and reversing assist camera
  • Personal Profile
  • Personal e-SIM
  • Pull away assistant
  • Speed limit Info including no-overtaking indicator
  • Speed limiting function
  • 2x USB Type C ports (for charging and data transfer)
  • 4G LTE Connectivity with hard wied 4G network sim card
  • DAB Digital radio
  • 49 litre fuel tank
  • Automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
  • Drive Performance Control
  • Electronic differential lock
  • M Adaptive suspension
  • Performance Control
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • VALVETRONIC engine management
  • 18" M light Y spoke Bi-colour diamond-polished alloy wheels in midnight grey - style 975
  • Reduced rolling resistance tyres
  • Tyre repair kit plus
  • Connected pack professional - 2 Series Gran Coupe
  • M illuminated aluminium hexacube matt interior trim

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.