Mercedes CLA-Class Overview (2013 - 2019)
C117 / X117


Tech Specs Summary
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- 124 - 155 mph
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- 4.2 - 11.9 seconds
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- 108 - 376 BHP
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- 40.9 - 76.3 mpg
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- 1,395 - 1,615 kg
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- 470 L (Coupé)
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- 495 - 1,354 L (Estate)
This generation of the Mercedes CLA-Class (C117 / X117) was produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes between 2013 - 2019. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a coupé or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 108 BHP 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 376 BHP 2.1 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the CLA-Class is the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC which scores 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 376 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 237 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes CLA 180 d Shooting Brake is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 796 miles and can store 495-1,354 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 730 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,200 kg.


2013-2019 CLA-Class Overview
