BMW 223i vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

BMW 223i

Coupe · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW 223i

Efficient for its class and quick off the line, the BMW 223i pairs 5.6 L/100 km consumption with 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s. With a 400 L trunk and seating for five, it suits value-minded city drivers more than full-time family or winter use.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5.6 L/100km

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.

5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety306 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 20 / 42

City 45 / 39

Budget / value 49 / 38

Road trip 26 / 43

Performance 32 / 39

Cargo 22 / 25

Practical 24 / 23

Premium 37 / 53

Winter 14 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 223i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 223i Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

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Pros & cons

BMW 223i

Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km, helping manage running costs.
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s for confident merging and overtakes.
400 L trunk adds real day-to-day practicality for a coupe.
Good value in its segment for city commuting and weekend trips.
Coupe body and two-door access make rear-seat use and child-seat loading inconvenient.
Family utility is limited despite five seats.
Winter-focused driving is not its forte; no all-wheel-drive info provided.
150 hp may feel modest to performance enthusiasts.

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 223i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 223i uses 5.6 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 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 223i

Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

Verdict

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