BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Engine Specs

When it comes to their engine specs, the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA have a lot in common. For instance, they both give you the option between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. They also pair their engines with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

These BMW and Mercedes-Benz sedans both offer plenty of power, too, with their available M Series and AMG performance lines, respectively. The BMW M Series and Mercedes-Benz AMG trim both come with an engine that boosts your power output to 382 horsepower.

How about their standard engines, though? Take a look at how they compare here:

Despite both coming standard with a 2.0L engine, you get a bit more energy out of the standard engine in the BMW 3 Series, which generates 255 horsepower compared to 221 horsepower from the Mercedes-Benz CLA.

Interior Dimensions and Seating

In the end, choosing the right luxury sedan often comes down to the cabin, and both the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA have a comfortable one. You can get a feel for them by checking out the dimensions in the table below:

While both sedans can seat two rows of passengers, those in the BMW may be a bit more comfortable due to its extra rear legroom. The BMW 3 Series also offers 1.4 cubic feet more trunk space than the Mercedes-Benz CLA. That's roughly the difference of a carry-on suitcase or a reusable bag full of groceries.

Still, each of these sedans offers noteworthy features, like power-adjustable driver's seats with lumbar support, as well as a memory function that returns to your preferred seat setting with the press of a button after letting someone else borrow the car.

Connectivity in the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLA

When you're driving around Alabama in your luxury sedan, it's important to have the right technology features to help you stay connected and entertained. With both the BMW and Mercedes-Benz, you'll have plenty of connectivity features in the cockpit designed to do just that.

For example, they both have a voice-activated personal assistant feature. Just say Hey BMW or Hey Mercedes, and then speak your command to control your media and other vehicle settings without taking your hands off the wheel.

You can also control these features via the touchscreen in the center stack. Both vehicles have an available 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen. The BMW 3 Series comes standard with an 8.8-inch display while the Mercedes-Benz CLA comes standard with a 7-inch display.

They also both let you safely interact with your smartphone while you drive using standard features like Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® wireless connectivity.