Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 vs BMW 530i

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

BMW 530i

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

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 safety306 hp

Car B

BMW 530i

The BMW 530i is an efficient 5-seat saloon for growing families and road trips, combining 5.4 combined consumption with a roomy 530 L trunk. It delivers brisk performance (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and good value in its segment at 55,000, while also ranking strongly for safety.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.4 L/100km

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 52 / 65

City 47 / 38

Budget / value 40 / 58

Road trip 50 / 63

Performance 33 / 33

Cargo 25 / 29

Practical 30 / 48

Premium 51 / 58

Winter 26 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 · Orange = BMW 530i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 BMW 530i

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