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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) · Facelift 2016 CLA 250 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) · Facelift 2016 CLA 250 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) · Facelift 2016 CLA 250 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) · Facelift 2016 CLA 250

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) · Facelift 2016

CLA 250 (Stage 3)

327 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) · Facelift 2016

CLA 250 (Stage 2)

283 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) · Facelift 2016

CLA 250 (Stage 1)

257 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) · Facelift 2016

CLA 250

218 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    327 hp
    244 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 hp
Power
327hp244kW+109 hp
283hp211kW+65 hp
257hp192kW+39 hp
218hp163kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,385kg3,053lb
1,385kg3,053lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,965kg4,332lb
1,965kg4,332lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-16.1 s
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s-1.5 s
5.5s-1.0 s
5.9s-0.6 s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
15.6s-7.9 s
Calculated
17.9s-5.5 s
Calculated
19.9s-3.6 s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
392Nm/t262lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,640mm183in
4,640mm183in
4,640mm183in
4,640mm183in
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
156g/km
156g/km
156g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 2) 283 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 1) 257 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 218 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 2) 283 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 1) 257 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 218 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hp5,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 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)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
17.9 s
19.9 s
23.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 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
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
13.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp has 109 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 218 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 218 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp: 109 hp (81 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) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 218 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 2) 283 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 1) 257 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / 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)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hp
327 hp
244 kW
5.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
283 hp
211 kW
5.5 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
257 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
271 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 hp
218 hp
163 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hp
Power
327 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
Power
257 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 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)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hp
Power
327 hp
244 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
Power
257 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 hp
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 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)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.5 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)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 3)327 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 2)283 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250 (Stage 1)257 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Coupe (C117)Facelift 2016CLA 250218 hp
Power
327 hp
244 kW
283 hp
211 kW
257 hp
192 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.5 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,432 mm
56.4 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
836 km
519 mi
836 km
519 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 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
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 2) 283 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 1) 257 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 218 hp
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe (C117) Facelift 2016 CLA 250 (Stage 3) 327 hp

  • Has 44 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 31 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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