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Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
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BMW 430i Coupe
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d emphasizes low running costs and everyday ease, pairing 3.9 l/100km consumption with usable performance. It suits city driving and long-distance days alike, though outright cargo capacity and punch are modest.
5 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety3.9 L/100km
BMW 430i Coupe
Car B
BMW 430i Coupe
The BMW 430i Coupe blends brisk performance with notable efficiency, delivering good value in the premium compact coupe segment. Four seats and a usable 390-liter trunk broaden its everyday appeal, though ultimate practicality isn’t its focus.
4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety258 hp
Why compared alternative pickcross brandperformance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 41 / 46
City 48 / 41
Budget / value 52 / 59
Road trip 42 / 43
Performance 34 / 39
Cargo 23 / 19
Practical 26 / 33
Premium 44 / 50
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d · Orange = BMW 430i Coupe

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d BMW 430i Coupe
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d

  • Excellent fuel economy (3.9 l/100km) keeps running costs low
  • Balanced daily performance with 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s and 260 Nm
  • Good value in its segment at a price point around 35,000
  • Strong safety standing in its class per rankings

BMW 430i Coupe

  • Strong reliability and safety signals for everyday confidence
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s with 258 hp for engaging drives
  • Efficient for its class at 6.9 L/100 km, helpful on longer trips
  • Four seats and a 390 L trunk make a coupe workable for small families

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d uses 3.9 L/100km vs 6.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW 430i Coupe if…
More power
BMW 430i Coupe puts out 258 hp vs 116 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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