2025 BMW 430 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Review

Picture of the 2025 BMW 430

2025 BMW
430

MSRP*: $50,700 to $52,700
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250

2024 Mercedes-Benz
CLA 250

MSRP*: $43,200 to $45,200
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 34 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 221 hp
Exterior Length 187.9 in 184.6 in
Exterior Width 72.9 in 72.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 34.5 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 33.9 in
Head Room Front 38.0 in
Rear 35.2 in
Front 38.5 in
Rear 35.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The BMW 430 offers rear passengers about the same space to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 with comparable rear head- and legroom in both vehicles. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 430 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW 430 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 430 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250.

Dimensions
The BMW 430 is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the BMW 430 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250.

Handling
The BMW 430 has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 430 is somewhat more powerful than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the BMW 430 transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250.

Utility
The BMW 430 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, making the Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.