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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

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Rating7.2

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Compact Sedan
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$33,100 - $35,100
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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Potent turbocharged engine with available 4MATIC

Sloping roofline robs headroom and makes entry/exit difficult

Nothing new for 2019

Stupendous steering feedback

Firm suspension settings aren't the best when it comes to daily driving

Posh interior fitting, akin to every Mercedes offering

Impressive cargo space on offer

Solid record of standard features

Specs & Features

$33,100

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 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact sedan class. With only one trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has a base MSRP of $33,100 competing directly with the Audi A3. The compact sedan segment offers more rivals in a similar price range, with the likes of the Volvo S60 and the Jaguar XE. Only a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to an 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Together, they produce 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, the CLA-Class maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the CLA-Class in 10 stunning colors, with the Jupiter Red being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes-Benz CLA has a class of its own. It combines frolic driving dynamics with uncompromised luxury which sets it apart from the competition. On the features front, it has got everything you’d want in a premium modern day German sedan, including automatic wipers,

dual-zone automatic climate control, selectable drive modes, simulated leather upholstery , eight-way power front sport seats with memory functions and a lot more convenient features which makes for a good, safe and an appealing sporty compact sedan.

Trims

    CLA 250
    $33,100 onwards
    • Hands-free entry

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Engine

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Rating

7.23

Horsepower

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

Capacity

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.3 sec--
    		5.1 sec13.7 sec115 mph
    		5.3 sec13.6 sec142 mph
    		5.5 sec14.1 sec155 mph
    		5.6 sec13.8 sec-
    		5.6 sec14.1 sec-
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    2019 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.
      		26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg15.6 gal.405.6/561.6 mi.
      2019 Audi A4

      Ranked #1

      		27 mpg34 mpg30 mpg15.3 gal.413.1/520.2 mi.
      		25 mpg35 mpg29 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      2019 Audi A3

      Ranked #2

      		26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/462 mi.
      		24 mpg36 mpg28 mpg14.5 gal.348/522 mi.

      2019 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.
        		210 in.79.9 in.76.4 in.9.7 in.122.5 in.
        		197.5 in.73.5 in.57.5 in.7 in.114.4 in.
        		195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.
        		195 in.78.2 in.57.4 in.4.1 in.116.5 in.
        		189.6 in.71.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.112.2 in.

        2019 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.
          		65.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.
          		19.3 cu.ft.-103.3 cu.ft.
          		26.9 cu.ft.100.6 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          		38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.

          2019 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.--
            		103.3 cu.ft.19.3 cu.ft.103.3 cu.ft.87 ft.
            		61 cu.ft.10.5 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.79 ft.
            		89.7 cu.ft.26.9 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.74 ft.
            		28.5 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.-
            		45.5 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.16.1 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-1070 lbs.3274 lbs.
              		8700 lbs.1620 lbs.5685 lbs.
              		7200 lbs.1532 lbs.4751 lbs.
              		3500 lbs.1422 lbs.4045 lbs.
              		1500 lbs.1315 lbs.3755 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1153 lbs.3652 lbs.

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