Compare the2025 BMW 2 SeriesVS 2025 Mercedes AMG CLE

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Fuel Economy and Range
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Recommendations

Safety

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The 2 Series’ standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the AMG CLE.

Both the 2 Series and the AMG CLE have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

Warranty

The 2 Series’ corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the AMG CLE’s (12 vs. 5 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the 2 Series for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Mercedes doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the AMG CLE.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates rated the 2 Series first among small premium cars in their 2024 Initial Quality Study. The AMG CLE isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Mercedes With 28 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks BMW higher than Mercedes.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the 2 Series gets better mileage than the AMG CLE Coupe:

			MPG
2 Series
	RWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	26 city/35 hwy
		M240i 3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	23 city/32 hwy
	AWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	25 city/33 hwy
		M240i 3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	23 city/32 hwy
AMG CLE Coupe
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Hybrid	20 city/27 hwy

Chassis

The BMW 2 Series may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 750 to 950 pounds less than the Mercedes AMG CLE.

The 230i is 12 inches shorter than the AMG CLE, making the 2 Series easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The front grille of the 2 Series uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The AMG CLE doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the 2 Series a Compact car, while the AMG CLE Coupe is rated a Subcompact.

Cargo Capacity

The 2 Series Coupe has a much larger trunk than the AMG CLE Coupe (13.8 vs. 11.2 cubic feet).

With its coupe body style, valet key, locking rear seatbacks and remote trunk release lockout, the 2 Series offers cargo security. The AMG CLE’s non-lockable remote release defeats cargo security.

Ergonomics

The 2 Series has a standard center folding armrest for the rear passengers. A center armrest helps make rear passengers more comfortable and it can provide a boundary between children. The AMG CLE doesn’t offer a rear seat center armrest.

Model Availability

The 2 Series is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The AMG CLE doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the BMW 2 Series, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the 2 Series first among small premium cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The AMG CLE isn’t in the top three.

The BMW 2 Series outsold the Mercedes AMG CLE by 6% during 2024.

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