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

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class

A 220 4MATIC Sedan

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AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,430

$49,914

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,500

$53,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$575 / month

$885 / 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

23 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.9

27.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

57.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.7

61.3

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Length, Overall (in)

179.1

184.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

61.5

Wheelbase (in)

107.4

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.6

13.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.2

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P235/35WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

STDTR

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR17

P235/35WR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3417

3450

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 1600

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 5800

375 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

10.04

2.43

Trans Order Code

429

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

1.16

First Gear Ratio (:1)

15.95

3.86

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

6.36

2.90

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

0.94

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

13.95

3.10

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.13

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz CLA

Body Style

4MATIC Sedan

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

6.3

6.8

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