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

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

#2 in Subcompact Cars

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

#8 in Subcompact Cars

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Coupe CLA 250	24	37	$31,114	$33,100
4MATIC Coupe CLA 250	24	32	$32,994	$35,100
4MATIC Coupe AMG CLA 45	23	30	$49,914	$53,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,550

$31,114

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,500

$33,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$542 / month

$552 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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5.8

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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

35 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.2

Front Hip Room (in)

57.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

35.4

Second Leg Room (in)

27.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

60.9

Liftover Height (in)

67.4

Length, Overall (in)

179.1

182.3

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

56.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

60.8

Wheelbase (in)

107.4

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P225/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3285

3274

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

17 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 5800

208 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 1250

258 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

13.95

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

10.04

2.43

Trans Order Code

429

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

15.95

3.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

0.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

6.36

2.67

Trans Type

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Body Style

Sedan

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

6.3

6.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2019 A-Class is on sale
Rebates: No cash incentives
Finance: No APR offers
Lease: From $359/month

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

2019 CLA-Class is in showrooms
Unadvertised incentive boosted
Lease: From $299/mo.
Finance: 1.99% APR for 72 mo.

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