Car A
BMW X2 sDrive30i
BMW X2 sDrive30i balances everyday practicality and efficiency for growing families, with usable performance and good value in its segment.
BMW X2 sDrive30i
Suv · Gasoline · RWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
The CLA 250 is a compact 5-seater that blends brisk acceleration with efficient fuel use and enough space for small families. It offers good value in its segment for commuting and road-trip duty.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
76
/
68
City
48
/
48
Budget / value
64
/
62
Road trip
55
/
50
Performance
33
/
27
Cargo
40
/
28
Practical
57
/
50
Premium
46
/
46
Winter
44
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X2 sDrive30i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X2 sDrive30i
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X2 sDrive30i
- Five seats and a 570 L trunk make daily family duties easy
- Efficient for its class with 6.6 combined consumption
- 6.3 s 0–100 km/h supports confident merging and overtakes
- Signals point to strong reliability and safety emphasis
- RWD layout rather than AWD may not suit all-weather buyers
- Gasoline-only powertrain if you want hybrid or electric
- 192 hp and a non-performance focus won’t thrill enthusiasts
- Not ideal if you require maximum cargo capacity for bulky loads
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
- Efficient for its class: 6.9 L/100 km helps keep fuel costs in check
- Brisk everyday performance with 0–100 km/h in 6.2 s (211 hp, 350 Nm)
- Seats 5 with a usable 370 L trunk for small‑family needs and weekend bags
- At a 36,000 price point, it represents good value in its segment
- 370 L trunk can feel tight if you regularly carry bulky cargo
- Not aimed at performance driving; enthusiasts may want sharper dynamics
- If you want the very lowest running costs, a hybrid or EV will be more efficient
- If the lowest purchase price is the priority, cheaper compact options exist
Verdict
Pick BMW X2 sDrive30i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW X2 sDrive30i uses 6.6 L/100km vs 6.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 puts out 211 hp vs 192 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.