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Mercedes-Benz CLA — Competitive Compare

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A-Class
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2 Series Gran Coupé
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B-segment cars roughly 4,000–4,400mm long. The Yaris, Note and Fit compete head to head. Hybrids are now the norm, and the Yaris exceeds 36 km/L in fuel economy.

Price (¥10K)
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
All grades: A
DS N°4
DS
DS N°4
All grades: ETOILE
A
Abarth
500e
All grades: Turismo
D
DS
DS 4
B
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
ICE
HV
e-POWER
PHEV
EV
FCEV
Band = option price range
Specifications
Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
DS
DS N°4
Abarth
500e
DS
DS 4
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
4730
4430–4455
4415
3675
4415
4550
Overall Width (mm)
1840
1800–1850
1830
1685
1830
1800
Overall Height (mm)
1460–1470
1410–1440
1495
1520
1495
1435–1450
Wheelbase (mm)
2790
2730
2680
2320
2680
2670
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
5.2–5.3
5–5.4
5.5
5.1
5.5
5.5
↓Curb Weight (kg)
1650–2050
1400–1630
1490–1520
1360–1380
1470–1730
1490–1590
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
1675–1905
1765–1795
1580–1600
1745–2005
1765–1865
Cargo Volume (L)
—
345–370
430
—
390–430
360–430
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (WLTC) (km/L)
20.3
11.1–19.2
19.8–20.1
—
16.4–21.2
12.6–21.1
Fuel Economy (JC08) (km/L)
—
18.5–20.4
—
—
16.2–22.6
19.9–25.7
EV Range (km)
525–771
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
1498
1331–1991
1199
—
1498–1598
1498–1998
Max Power (kW)
100
100–310
100
—
96–132
110–221
Max Torque (N·m)
200
230–500
230
235
250–300
240–400
Front Motor (kW)
165–200
10
15
114
81
15
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
—
42
12
—
Fuel Tank (L)
43
43–51
51
—
40–53
49
Fuel Type
Premium gasoline
Premium gasoline / Diesel
Premium gasoline
—
Diesel / Premium gasoline
Premium gasoline / Diesel
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
FF / MR
FF / 4WD
FF
FF
FF
FF / 4WD
Transmission
8AT / Electric (single-speed reduction)
7DCT / 8DCT
6DCT
-
8AT
7DCT
Front Suspension
3-link rigid axle
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
—
—
—
—
—
Front Brake
Ventilated disc
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Brake
Disc
—
—
—
—
—
Tire Size
225/45R18 / Front 225/45R18 / Rear 255/40R18 / 225/40R19 / Front 225/40R19 / Rear 255/35R19
205/55R17 / 225/45R18 / 235/35R19 / 245/35R19
205/55R19
205/40R18
205/55R19
205/55R17 / 225/45R18
Wheel Size
18-inch / 19-inch
17-inch / 18-inch / 19-inch
19-inch
18-inch
19-inch
17-inch / 18-inch
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
4
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
130–140
105–125
165
—
165
145
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
How many owners chose each feature as a clincher, how many who passed said it was missing, and how many shoppers said it matters (shown from 5 people).
Equipment
Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
DS
DS N°4
Abarth
500e
DS
DS 4
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—
—
—
—
—
—
Roof Rails
—
—
—
—
—
● STD
Power Liftgate
—
—
—
—
—
● STD
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic Roof
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
○ MOP
Head-Up Display
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
● STD
—
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Premium Interior Package
● STD
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
—
○ MOP
—
—
○ MOP
—
Power Driver Seat
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
Heated Front Seats
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
● STD
—
—
—
—
—
Memory Seat
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
Zero-Gravity Seat
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
● STD
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
360° Surround View Camera
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
Traffic Sign Recognition
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Driver Attention Alert
● STD
—
—
—
—
—
Remote Parking
● STD
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—
● STD
—
—
● STD
● STD
Comfort
Wireless Charging
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Electronic Parking Brake
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Auto Brake Hold
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—
—
—
—
○ MOP
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Premium Audio System
○ MOP
○ MOP
—
—
○ MOP
○ MOP
Display Audio (9"+)
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Connected Services
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
○ MOP
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
ETC 2.0
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
Storage & Utility
USB-C Fast Charging
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Cargo Area LED
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tonneau Cover
—
—
—
—
—
—
Vehicle-to-Home Power
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Full-Size Spare Tire
—
—
—
—
—
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
DS
DS N°4
Abarth
500e
DS
DS 4
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
Base Price
¥7,278,000
¥5,980,000
¥6,440,000
¥6,450,000
¥5,750,000
¥5,560,000
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
¥7,278,000
¥5,980,000
¥6,440,000
¥6,450,000
¥5,750,000
¥5,560,000
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
CLA
Benchmark (0%)
A-Class
−17.8% better value
DS N°4
−11.5% better value
500e
−11.4% better value
DS 4
−21.0% better value
2 Series Gran Coupé
−23.6% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
ExteriorRoof Rails2 Series Gran Coupé onlySTD
ExteriorPower Liftgate2 Series Gran Coupé onlySTD
InteriorDigital Rearview MirrorCLA onlySTD
InteriorPremium Interior PackageCLA onlySTD
SeatingVentilated Front SeatsCLA onlySTD
SafetyDriver Attention AlertCLA onlySTD
SafetyRemote ParkingCLA onlySTD
ComfortHeated Steering Wheel2 Series Gran Coupé onlyMOP

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

User voices
Mercedes-Benz
CLA
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
DS
DS N°4
Abarth
500e
DS
DS 4
BMW
2 Series Gran Coupé
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What clinched it for owners
Why people passed
Missing features
Most compared with
How the price feels
What people said (excerpts)

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Data Sources
ModelSpec SourceEquipment SourcePrice SourceRetrievedNotes
Mercedes-Benz CLACarsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)Carsensor equipment list (estimated where unavailable)Carsensor new-car catalog (manufacturer-published specs)2026-10-22Representative grades selected from current production. Prices are vehicle prices including consumption tax.
Mercedes-Benz A-ClassKakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.
DS DS N°4Kakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.
Abarth 500eKakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.
DS DS 4Kakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.
BMW 2 Series Gran CoupéKakaku.com car catalog (data by JATO Dynamics)Estimated (equipment set of similarly priced models in the segment)Kakaku.com car catalog (new-car prices, rounded to ¥10,000)2026-10-22Representative grades selected across the price range of grades currently on sale. Prices include tax, rounded to ¥10,000. Some specs (suspension, brakes, etc.) and equipment are unavailable or estimated.

* Data on this site is based on information obtained from official manufacturer websites and may include some estimates. Please check each manufacturer's official site for the latest accurate information. Equipment "estimates" are reference values based on typical equipment trends for models in the same segment.