2016 Acura ILX vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

2016 Acura ILX

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

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4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ILX 4-Door Sedan	25	36	$26,274	$27,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg	25	36	$27,494	$29,200
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Premium Pkg	25	36	$28,152	$29,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Premium/A-SPEC Pkg	25	36	$30,020	$31,890
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Technology Plus Pkg	25	36	$30,968	$32,900
ILX 4-Door Sedan w/Technology Plus/A-SPEC Pkg	25	36	$32,836	$34,890

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4-Door Sedan AMG CLA 45 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLA 4-Door Sedan AMG CLA 45 4MATIC	23	31	$46,035	$49,500
CLA 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 4MATIC	24	33	$31,667	$34,050
CLA 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 FWD	26	38	$29,807	$32,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,274

$46,035

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,900

$49,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$825 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Acura ILX has a sportier focus than other entry-luxury sedans, without sacrificing comfort and refinement.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA is tight on rear-seat space, and on value—but long on style and in AMG trim, explosive performance.

TCC Likes

Light and nimble
Compact and maneuverable
Affordable, high value

CLS profile in miniature
Turbo engines eager
Good and better front seats

TCC Dislikes

More limited model range
Confounding dual-screen infotainment
No more manual transmission

Rear seat only marginal
Freestanding LCD screen disliked by some
Good handling, stiff ride

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

35.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

53.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

50.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

27.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

184.7

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.6

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

61.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

13.1

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

36.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P235/40WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P235/40WR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3093

3494

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

180 @ 3600

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 6800

375 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.16

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.86

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

2.44

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.94

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

2.43

Trans Order Code

429

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.19

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura ILX

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

6.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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