BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
![]() BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD $59,450MSRP | ![]() Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 $32,700MSRP |
BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD $59,450MSRP | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 $32,700MSRP |
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Overview | |
Years produced1994-1995 | Years produced2014-2018 |
MSRP$59,450 | MSRP$32,700 |
Average price$19,483 | Average price$12,940 |
Listings215 | Listings480 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 | Engine2.0L 208 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower208 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name2.0L 208 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower208 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3803 lbs | Curb Weight3264 lbs |
Height55.6 in | Height56.6 in |
Length185.8 in | Length182.3 in |
Width68.9 in | Width70.0 in |
Wheelbase108.7 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
![]() BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD $59,450MSRP | ![]() Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 $32,700MSRP |
BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD $59,450MSRP | Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 $32,700MSRP |
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Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-1995 | 2014-2018 |
MSRP | $59,450 | $32,700 |
Average price | $19,483 | $12,940 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 335 hp I6 | 2.0L 208 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm | 208 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 208 hp I4 | |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | |
Horsepower | 208 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 38 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.1 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 3803 lbs | 3264 lbs |
Height | 55.6 in | 56.6 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 70.0 in |
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.3 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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