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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

CLA 200 (Stage 3)

244 hp1499 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

CLA 200 (Stage 2)

212 hp1499 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

CLA 200 (Stage 1)

192 hp1499 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

CLA 200

163 hp1499 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    256 km/h
    159 mph
  • Most powerful
    244 hp
    182 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    944 km
    587 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
Power
244hp182kW+81 hp
212hp158kW+49 hp
192hp143kW+29 hp
163hp122kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
+28 km/h
246 km/h
153 mph
+18 km/h
239 km/h
149 mph
+11 km/h
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.8 s
6.7s-1.2 s
7.1s-0.8 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
19.2s-11.3 s
Calculated
22.3s-8.2 s
Calculated
24.9s-5.6 s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
14.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
92hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
141Nm/t95lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
944km587mi
Calculated
944km587mi
Calculated
944km587mi
Calculated
944km587mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
1,499cc91cu in
Length
4,723mm186in
4,723mm186in
4,723mm186in
4,723mm186in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,790mm110in
2,790mm110in
2,790mm110in
2,790mm110in
Trunk volume
405L
405L
405L
405L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
51L
51L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 2) 212 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 1) 192 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 163 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 2) 212 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 1) 192 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 163 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp5,500 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp5,500 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp5,500 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp5,500 rpm1,750-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
22.3 s
24.9 s
30.5 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hp has 81 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 163 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 163 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hp: 81 hp (61 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 Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 163 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 2) 212 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 1) 192 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 Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp
244 hp
182 kW
6.1 s
256 km/h
159 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp
212 hp
158 kW
6.7 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp
192 hp
143 kW
7.1 s
239 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
163 hp
122 kW
7.9 s
228 km/h
142 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 Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp
Power
244 hp
182 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp
Power
244 hp
182 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 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 Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.9 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 Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
Power
244 hp
182 kW
212 hp
158 kW
192 hp
143 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
944 km
587 mi
944 km
587 mi
944 km
587 mi
944 km
587 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 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 Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 2) 212 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 1) 192 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 163 hp
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hp

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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

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