Car A
BMW 218i
The BMW 218i emphasizes efficiency and everyday usability with good value in its segment. It suits city driving and light road-trip duty, though outright performance and cargo space are modest.
BMW 218i
Coupe · Gasoline
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
Coupe · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG blends strong performance (306 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s) with five-seat usability and a 460 L trunk, making it good value in its segment for drivers who want speed they can use every day. At 7.3 L/100 km combined, it is efficient for its class and well-suited to longer road trips.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile
Usage fit
Family
39
/
42
City
45
/
39
Budget / value
49
/
38
Road trip
41
/
43
Performance
37
/
39
Cargo
20
/
25
Practical
23
/
23
Premium
45
/
53
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 218i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW 218i
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW 218i
- Efficient for its class (5.4 L/100 km combined)
- Good value in its segment at around 35,000
- Five seats and a 360 L trunk support occasional road trips
- Adequate daily performance (140 hp, 0–100 km/h in 8.7 s) with a city-focused usage fit
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy use; coupe body and 360 L trunk limit hauling
- Moderate acceleration won’t satisfy performance seekers
- Overall practicality trails roomier body styles
- Price may stretch buyers chasing the lowest possible cost
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
- Strong performance for the money with 306 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s.
- Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km, helpful for road trips.
- Five seats and a 460 L trunk support small-family travel and daily use.
- Positive safety ranking signals add peace of mind.
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy use; larger vehicles offer more space.
- Price sits above mainstream compacts despite its value positioning.
- Performance focus may not align with shoppers prioritizing maximum practicality.
- Those chasing the lowest fuel bills will find non-performance options more frugal.
Verdict
Pick BMW 218i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 218i uses 5.4 L/100km vs 7.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG puts out 306 hp vs 140 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.