Track Battle – BMW M2 vs Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 – Video

 

Track Battle featuring BMW M2 vs Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, which one is faster around this racetrack?

BMW M2 Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$53,245 (base price: $52,695)

ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:182 cu in, 2979 cc
Power: 365 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm

TRANSMISSION:6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.0 in
Length: 176.2 in
Width: 73.0 in Height:55.5 in
Passenger volume: 90 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Curb weight: 3415 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.0 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 14.5 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 27.0 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.7 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 5.7 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 4.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.7 sec @ 113 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 164 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 159 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.99 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving (C/D est): 18/26 mpg
C/D observed: 20 mpg

 

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$58,845 (base price: $48,375)

ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve, inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:122 cu in, 1991 cc
Power: 355 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 332 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm

TRANSMISSION:7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 184.7 in
Width: 70.0 in Height:55.74 in
Curb weight: 3619 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.6 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 15.9 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.7 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.7 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.8 sec @ 110 mph
Top speed (gear limited): 158 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 152 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.94 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving (C/D est): 19/27 mpg
C/D observed: 22 mpg
*Stability-control-inhibited.