
Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)
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| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp |
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| 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 | 1,705kg3,759lb | 1,705kg3,759lb | 1,705kg3,759lb | 1,705kg3,759lb |
| Gross weight | 2,135kg4,707lb | 2,135kg4,707lb | 2,135kg4,707lb | 2,135kg4,707lb |
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 243 km/h 151 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 60.6s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph-10.7 s Calculated | 67.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph-3.5 s Calculated | 67.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-4.4 s Calculated | 71.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2s-1.8 s | 6.8s-1.2 s | 7.2s-0.8 s | 8.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.9s-10.7 s Calculated | 21.0s-8.6 s Calculated | 24.5s-5.2 s Calculated | 29.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9s-1.7 s Calculated | 6.5s-1.1 s Calculated | 6.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.1s-1.6 s Calculated | 14.7s-1.1 s Calculated | 15.1s-0.7 s Calculated | 15.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated | 124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated | 113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated | 96hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton Calculated | 198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton Calculated | 179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton Calculated | 147Nm/t98lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 843km524mi Calculated | 843km524mi Calculated | 843km524mi Calculated | 843km524mi 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 | 43L | 43L | 43L | 43L |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 5,500 rpm | 1,750-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 5,500 rpm | 1,750-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 5,500 rpm | 1,750-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 5,500 rpm | 1,750-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.5 s | 6.9 s | 7.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.2 s | 6.8 s | 7.2 s | 8.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.9 s | 21.0 s | 24.5 s | 29.6 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 243 km/h 151 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph |
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60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.7 s | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.7 s | 6.9 s | 7.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.8 s | 10.1 s | 10.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.0 s | 12.5 s | 12.8 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.1 s | 14.7 s | 15.1 s | 15.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 173 km/h 108 mph | 167 km/h 104 mph | 161 km/h 100 mph | 153 km/h 95 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 244 hp 182 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 212 hp 158 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 192 hp 143 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 163 hp 122 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).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 388 Nm 286 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 338 Nm 249 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 305 Nm 225 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 243 km/h 151 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 232 km/h 144 mph |
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.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 96 hp/t 71 kW/t 10.5 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 843 km 524 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 843 km 524 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 843 km 524 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 843 km 524 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 244 hp 182 kW | 6.2 s | 261 km/h 162 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 212 hp 158 kW | 6.8 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 192 hp 143 kW | 7.2 s | 243 km/h 151 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 163 hp 122 kW | 8.0 s | 232 km/h 144 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 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.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 6.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 7.2 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 8.0 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | 96 hp/t 71 kW/t 10.5 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 3)244 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 6.2 s | 6.8 s | 7.2 s | 8.0 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 261 km/h 162 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 243 km/h 151 mph | 232 km/h 144 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 843 km 524 mi | 843 km 524 mi | 843 km 524 mi | 843 km 524 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 | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp | 113 hp/t 84 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 96 hp/t 71 kW/t 10.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 3) 244 hp | Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 2) 212 hp | Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 (Stage 1) 192 hp | Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 200 163 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year |
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