Mercedes2013-2019 CLA-Class Overview

Mercedes CLA-Class Overview (2013 - 2019)

C117 / X117

Tech Specs Summary


124 - 155 mph

4.2 - 11.9 seconds

108 - 376 hp

34.1 - 63.5 mpg
lb
3,075 - 3,560 lbs

16.6 ft3 (Coupé)

17.5 - 47.8 ft3 (Wagon)
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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 wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 108 hp 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 376 hp 2.1 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Mercedes CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC
(2015 - 2018)
...MG 4MATIC

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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 9.3 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Mercedes CLA 180 d Shooting Brake
(2015 - 2019)
...ing Brake

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 17.5-47.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,609 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2013
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
75%
Pedestrian
74%
Safety Assist
81%
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