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2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

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Rating7.0

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Compact Sedan
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$32,700 - $34,700
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A pool of standard safety and tech features

Interior doesn't live up to the expectations

No significant changes

Agile handling and comfy ride quality

Limited rear row headspace and legroom

Decent power from the engine

Specs & Features

$32,700

price

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan class. With a single trim on offer, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-class has a base MSRP of $32,700 competing directly with the BMW 3 Series 320i, Audi A3, and the Lexus IS 300. Only a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.3 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the CLA-Class in 10 stunning colors, with the Lunar Blue Metallic being our particular favorite.

Buying Advice

As a single trim, the CLA 250 comes with plenty of features and a decently powerful engine with German class as standard. Along with this, features like dual-zone climate control, simulated leather upholstery (MB-Tex), power front seats, etc happen to be standard. 

Trims

    CLA 250
    $32,700 onwards
    • 17 Inch Wheels
    • 60 40 Split Folding Rear Seats
    • 8 Inch Infotainment Screen
    • Automatic wipers
    • Dual zone automatic climate control
    • Forward collision warning
    • Selectable drive modes
    • Simulated leather upholstery

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Engine

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Rating

6.96

Horsepower

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

Capacity

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2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.74 sec--
    		4.7 sec--
    2018 Audi S3

    Ranked #1

    		4.7 sec13.6 sec155 mph
    		5 sec13.6 sec-
    		5.6 sec14.1 sec-
    		5.6 sec13.8 sec-
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    2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		24 mpg37 mpg29 mpg14.8 gal.355.2/547.6 mi.
      2018 Audi A4

      Ranked #1

      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg15.3 gal.413.10/566.10 mi.
      		25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.445/640.8 mi.
      2018 Audi A3

      Ranked #2

      		26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.377/507.5 mi.
      2018 Audi A6

      Ranked #3

      		25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.495/673.2 mi.
      		25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.5 gal.487.5/663 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		182.3 in.70 in.56.6 in.3.9 in.106.3 in.
        		195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.
        		195.2 in.78.2 in.57.4 in.4.1 in.116.5 in.
        2018 Audi A6

        Ranked #3

        		194.2 in.73.8 in.57.8 in.7 in.114.6 in.
        		194.1 in.73.4 in.58.2 in.8 in.112.2 in.
        		192.1 in.72.4 in.57.3 in.5.1 in.112.2 in.

        2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		13.1 cu.ft.--
          		12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.
          		10.4 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          		13.7 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          		15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          		14.7 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		-13.1 cu.ft.--
            		83.2 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.211 ft.
            2018 Audi A6

            Ranked #3

            		6.9 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.6.9 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi A3

            Ranked #4

            		15.4 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.8.2 cu.ft.67 ft.
            		67.1 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.69 ft.
            		14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-1070 lbs.3274 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1149 lbs.3619 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3373 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3739 lbs.
              		-1466 lbs.3604 lbs.
              2018 Audi A6

              Ranked #3

              		-1102 lbs.3858 lbs.

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