BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,255

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

M3 RWD vs CLS CLS 450 4MATIC AWD
Measure	M3	CLS	Winner
MSRP + destination	$75,295	$77,550	M3
Horsepower	473 hp	362 hp	M3
Torque	406 lb-ft	369 lb-ft	M3
MPG combined	19 mpg	25 mpg	CLS
Cargo, max	13.0 cu ft	11.9 cu ft	M3
Cargo, seats up	13.0 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	35.6 in	35.0 in	M3
Front legroom	41.6 in	41.9 in	About the same
Length	189.1 in	196.4 in	Not scored
Width	74.3 in	73.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,840 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	4.8 in	3.7 in	M3
0-60 mph	4.1 s tested	4.5 s tested	M3
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
M3 RWD $74,300	CLS CLS 450 4MATIC AWD $76,500	$2,200
CLS CLS 450 4MATIC AWD $76,500	M3 RWD $74,300	$2,200

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: M3 wins.

CLS wins if MPG weight is 8 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.