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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117)

CLA 250 (Stage 3)

317 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117)

CLA 250 (Stage 2)

274 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117)

CLA 250 (Stage 1)

249 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117)

CLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    317 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
Power
317hp236kW+106 hp
274hp205kW+63 hp
249hp186kW+38 hp
211hp157kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,025kg4,464lb
2,025kg4,464lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+41 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+29 km/h
261 km/h
162 mph
+21 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-9.2 s
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-0.9 s
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.5 s
5.6s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.6 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.6s-10.5 s
Calculated
19.3s-7.9 s
Calculated
21.4s-5.8 s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,630mm182in
4,630mm182in
4,630mm182in
4,630mm182in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,432mm56in
1,432mm56in
1,432mm56in
1,432mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
470L
470L
470L
470L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
56L
56L
56L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
154g/km
154g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 211 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 211 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
19.3 s
21.4 s
27.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp has 106 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 211 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 211 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp: 106 hp (79 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 211 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
317 hp
236 kW
5.1 s
281 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
274 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
249 hp
186 kW
6.0 s
261 km/h
162 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
211 hp
157 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
Power
274 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 3)317 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 2)274 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250 (Stage 1)249 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)CLA 250211 hp
Power
317 hp
236 kW
274 hp
205 kW
249 hp
186 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,630 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
154 g/km
154 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 2) 274 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 1) 249 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 211 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) CLA 250 (Stage 3) 317 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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