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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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BMW M550i xDrive
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
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 M550i xDrive
Car B
BMW M550i xDrive
A premium AWD saloon that pairs very quick acceleration with real everyday space, the M550i xDrive shines on fast, long-distance journeys. Higher fuel use and premium pricing make it less compelling for city-heavy or budget-led use.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety530 hpAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 52 / 62
City 47 / 26
Budget / value 40 / 36
Road trip 50 / 68
Performance 33 / 47
Cargo 25 / 29
Practical 30 / 39
Premium 51 / 69
Winter 26 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 · Orange = BMW M550i xDrive

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 BMW M550i xDrive
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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 M550i xDrive

  • Very strong performance for its class (530 hp, 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s).
  • AWD traction supports winter and mixed-weather driving.
  • Five seats and a 530 L boot suit growing families and road trips.
  • Well suited to premium buyers who prioritize fast, long-distance travel.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 uses 8.0 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW M550i xDrive if…
All-wheel drive
BMW M550i xDrive's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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