2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

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2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

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Coupe CLA 250

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Coupe CLA 250	24	37	$30,949	$33,100
4MATIC Coupe CLA 250	24	37	$32,819	$35,100
4MATIC Coupe AMG CLA 45	23	30	$49,649	$53,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

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$30,949

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

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$33,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

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$552 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Mercedes takes a second aim at an entry-level sedan with the A-Class, and this time hits closer to the mark.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact luxury car with finesse. Its low price is justified in its small footprint and interior, but it still looks great.

TCC Likes

Roomy interior for the size
Value pricing
Lots of safety tech

Striking design
Responsive powertrains
Comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

Front-drive Mercedes still seems wrong
Safety adds significantly to cost
Just one model and powertrain

Almost nonexistent rear seat
Price tag gets crazy quickly
Unforgiving ride

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

27.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

35.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

Length, Overall (in)

182.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3274

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

208 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

24 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

29 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

37 (Est)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.43

Trans Order Code

429

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.46

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.67

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.1 (Est)

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