BMW M235i Gran Coupe vs Mercedes AMG CLA 35


The #BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe belies its elegant coupe form with generous levels of cabin space - for which the car's front-wheel-drive architecture (with transverse-mounted engines and a lower centre tunnel) can take a lot of credit. Rear passengers will be welcomed by significantly easier entry and 33 millimetres of extra kneeroom over the BMW 2-Series Coupe. The seating position is 12 millimetres higher and there is 14 millimetres more headroom when the optional panoramic roof is specified. The boot holds 430 litres of gear (40 litres more than the two-door coupe) and this can be expanded further by folding down the 40/20/40 split rear seat backrest. The rear bench can be released fully from the load compartment.

Exclusive visual cues and colour accents in Cerium Grey reinforce the status of the BMW #M235i #xDrive as the sporting flagship of the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe range. This is the only model variant to feature a distinctive mesh design for the BMW kidney grille. The grille surround and three-dimensional mesh elements are in Cerium Grey, as are the additional bespoke bars in the outer air intakes and mirror caps.

ARB technology and BMW Performance Control also feature on the BMW M235i xDrive, which is equipped with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive as standard. The system's control logic varies the distribution of power between the front and rear wheels automatically and dynamically in response to the accelerator pedal position, engine torque, speed and steering angle. It can split drive 50:50 if necessary and is designed to ensure predictable handling in all driving situations. This applies even if the Driving Experience Control switch is set to Sport mode, DTC is selected or DSC is deactivated. In Comfort or Eco Pro mode, drive is apportioned as required, while keeping fuel consumption as low as possible.

Of the various engines available for the new BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe, it is the newly developed four-cylinder unit under the bonnet of the BMW M235i xDrive -and which also powers the BMW M135i xDrive and BMW X2 M35i - that really steals the show. This is the BMW Group's most powerful four-cylinder engine, extracting 225 kW (306 hp) from its 2.0-litre displacement between 5,000 and 6,250 rpm with the help of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Its peak torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) comes on stream at 1,750 rpm and stays there up to 4,500 rpm. The flagship model races to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in just 4.9 seconds (4.8 seconds with M Performance package), while top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Despite such breathtaking performance figures, the BMW M235i xDrive posts fuel consumption of just 7.1 - 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres in the combined cycle (39.8 - 42.2 mpg imp) and emits a remarkably low 162 - 153 grams of CO2 per kilometre.


Sporty, stylish, intelligent and dynamic: The new #CLA35 #4MATIC is the latest point of entry to the world of #Mercedes-#AMG and is more strongly lifestyle-oriented. The four-door coupé shares the progressive technology with the A-Class produced in Affalterbach, but is even bolder with its iconic design and the intelligent MBUX interior assistant. The agile high torque 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine delivers 225 kW (306 hp), which is variably distributed to all four wheels via the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and the all-wheel drive. The sporty driving performance (acceleration from 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds) is linked with a wide spread of the driving experience - from very sporty to comfortable on long journeys.

The 2.0-litre turbo engine is a new development and is based on the M 260 four-cylinder engine in the new A-Class. The new drive is very responsive to accelerator pedal commands, high tractive power (400 Nm max. torque from 3,000 rpm) and an emotional engine sound.

A twin-scroll turbocharger is used for turbocharging. It combines optimum responsiveness at low engine speeds with a strong power increase at higher speeds. The housing of the twin-scroll turbocharger is divided into two parallel ducts.

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G dual-clutch transmission also contributes to the agile and dynamic character of the new CLA35 4MATIC. The gear ratios have been configured so that the driver experiences very responsive acceleration in all speed ranges, combined with fast shifting and optimum connections when shifting up.

The standard RACE-START function allows maximum acceleration from stationary and is a highly emotional experience. The functions of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G transmission are rounded off with a temporary M mode activated by operating the steering wheel shift paddles in any driving mode, and with the manual transmission mode "M" for manual gear shifting with the shift paddles.


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