BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$4,175
- 2 Series: $4,175 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- CLA: 1.7 in more rear legroom.
- 2 Series wins 3 of 8 measures.
| Measure | 2 Series | CLA | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,775 | $44,950 | 2 Series |
| Horsepower | 228 hp to 241 hp | 221 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | 2 Series |
| Cargo, max | 15.2 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | 2 Series |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | 33.9 in | CLA |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.8 in | About the same |
| Length | 178.5 in to 179.1 in | 184.6 in | N/A |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,494 lb to 4,729 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.3 s tested | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Series 228 Gran Coupe FWD $40,000 | CLA 250 RWD $42,750 | $2,750 |
| CLA 250 RWD $42,750 | 2 Series 230i RWD $42,200 | $550 |
Cost to run
2 Series costs $4,423 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 2 Series | CLA |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,775 | $44,950 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,239 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,432 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $48,207 | $52,630 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 2 Series wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 Series | 9% |
| MPG | 2 Series | 3% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | 2 Series | 24% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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