Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Car A
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 blends strong performance with everyday practicality, pairing quick acceleration with a usable five-seat cabin and 460 L trunk for trips. It’s good value in its segment, though front-wheel drive and limited cargo flexibility make it less ideal for winter or cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8 L/100km
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Car B
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i blends strong performance with five-seat practicality and a 480-liter boot, fitting growing families that still want pace. At this price point and 8.1 L/100 km combined, it’s good value and efficient for its class.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety320 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 52 / 63
City 47 / 46
Budget / value 40 / 54
Road trip 50 / 52
Performance 33 / 35
Cargo 25 / 26
Practical 30 / 43
Premium 51 / 52
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 · Orange = BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s with 306 hp for confident passing and merging
  • Seats 5 with a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips
  • Combined consumption of 8 L/100 km is efficient for its class
  • Priced at 48,500, it offers good value in its segment for the performance delivered

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

  • Strong acceleration and power make overtakes and on-ramps easy
  • Five-seat saloon with a 480 L trunk works for growing families and road trips
  • Good value in its segment given its performance
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km combined

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 uses 8.0 L/100km vs 8.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i puts out 320 hp vs 306 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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