2021 BMW 4 Series vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA
Overview | |
MSRP$45,600 | MSRP$38,200 |
Average price$39,604 | Average price$38,069 |
Listings622 | Listings112 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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2021 BMW 4 Series Reviews SummaryThe 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling. The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement. As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants on the way. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with xDrive all-wheel drive optional (and mandatory on the M440i coupe). Our test car was a 430i xDrive coupe. | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.5 cu ft | Cargo Space11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3578 lbs | Curb Weight3362 lbs |
Height54.6 in | Height56.7 in |
Length187.9 in | Length184.6 in |
Width81.9 in | Width78.7 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload714 lbs | Maximum Payload1102 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $45,600 | $38,200 |
Average price | $39,604 | $38,069 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling. The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement. As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants on the way. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with xDrive all-wheel drive optional (and mandatory on the M440i coupe). Our test car was a 430i xDrive coupe. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.5 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3578 lbs | 3362 lbs |
Height | 54.6 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 187.9 in | 184.6 in |
Width | 81.9 in | 78.7 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 714 lbs | 1102 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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