Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
Coupe · Gasoline
vs
BMW 220i
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
Car A
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.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety306 hp
BMW 220i
Car B
BMW 220i
The BMW 220i is a compact coupe that blends lively performance and efficiency with four-seat practicality at a price that offers good value in its segment. Best for city and daily use, it’s less suited to cargo-heavy or harsh-winter needs.
4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 42 / 46
City 39 / 43
Budget / value 38 / 64
Road trip 43 / 41
Performance 39 / 36
Cargo 25 / 19
Practical 23 / 34
Premium 53 / 46
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG · Orange = BMW 220i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG BMW 220i
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Pros & cons

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.

BMW 220i

  • Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.6 s) for confident overtakes.
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined.
  • Four seats and a 390 L trunk add everyday usefulness for a coupe.
  • Ranks well for reliability and safety in its class.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick BMW 220i if…
Performance & capability
BMW 220i is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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