2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
BMW 230i xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The 230i xDrive uses 1.8 L/100 km less combined (8.4 vs 10.2), about 360 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the 230i xDrive: 8.7/10 vs 7.8/10.
- Transport Canada lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 230i xDrive and 0 for the AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 8.4 | 10.2 |
| City | 9.5 | 11.7 |
| Highway | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 194 | 236 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 3 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.