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BMW Serija 3 G20 or Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178?

2019–present vs 2025–present · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

BMW Serija 3 G202019–present · 15 engines · Base, Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury LineSpecifications →2 listings from €24,200 →
Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C1782025–present · 9 engines · Base, Urban, AMG Line, AMG Line PremiumSpecifications →Listings →
better value
BMW Serija 3 G202019–present2 listings · from €24,200
Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C1782025–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length4,709 mm–4,713 mmLength4,723 mm
Width1,827 mmWidth1,855 mm
Height1,435 mm–1,442 mmHeight1,468 mm–1,469 mm
Wheelbase2,851 mmWheelbase2,790 mm
Ground clearance135 mm–141 mmGround clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume375 l–500 lTrunk volume405 l–455 l
Curb weight1,480 kg–1,860 kgCurb weight1,660 kg–2,085 kg
Fuel tank40 l–59 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years2019–presentProduction years2025–present
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines15Number of engines9
Power110–275 kW (150–374 hp)Power115–260 kW (156–354 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–3.0Displacement (l)1.5
FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybridFuelHybrid, Electric
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 320eLowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · CLA 180
Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · M340i xDriveBest 0–100 km/h4.9 s · CLA 350 4MATIC EQ
Top speed250 km/hTop speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim26 · BaseItems in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim43 · M SportItems in the top trim27 · Base
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone✓Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone—Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents—Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors—Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera—Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Keyless Entry—Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start✓Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System✓Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster—Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Equipment · Interior0 · 1
Leather Steering Wheel—Leather Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 8
Touchscreen Display✓Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay✓Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto—Android Auto✓
Bluetooth—Bluetooth✓
USB Port—USB Port✓
Wireless Phone Charging—Wireless Phone Charging✓
Navigation System—Navigation System✓
Voice Control—Voice Control✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 4
LED Headlights✓LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor—Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor—Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights—Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 3
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag—
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking✓Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist✓Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition✓Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking✓Central Locking—
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels—R17 Wheels✓
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Listings2Listings0
Price from€24,200Price fromnot specified
Average price€38,475Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 3 G20 or Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178 4,723 mm, BMW Serija 3 G20 4,713 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,790 vs 2,851 mm. Boot: 455 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 3 G20 or Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178?

The most frugal BMW Serija 3 G20 uses 1.5 l/100 km (320e); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178 5.2 l/100 km (CLA 180).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 3 G20 or Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178?

The strongest BMW Serija 3 G20 makes 275 kW (374 hp) (M340i xDrive); the strongest Mercedes-Benz CLA C174/C178 260 kW (354 hp) (CLA 350 4MATIC EQ).

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