Mercedes-Benz CLA
Now serving as the entry point to the Mercedes-Benz lineup following the elimination of the A-Class, the CLA goes head to head with the Acura Integra, Audi A3 and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. There are no significant changes for 2023. The standard engine is a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder that puts out 221 horsepower. The sportier 35 4MATIC and 45 4MATIC+ models increase output to 302 horsepower and 382 horsepower, respectively.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$66,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,175 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,251/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 382 hp @ 6,500 rpm (285 kW) |
| Torque | 354 lb·ft @ 4,750 – 5,000 rpm (480 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Subcompact luxury car |
| Assembly | Kecskemét, HU |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 495 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 241 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | optional |
| Android Auto compatible | optional |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/35R19 |
| Rear tires | P255/35R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,693 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,407 mm (55″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 328 l |
| Fuel tank | 51 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.8 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h (168 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 36 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 79%(view ratings) |