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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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2025-present
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

CLA 200 (Stage 2)

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

CLA 200 (Stage 1)

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

CLA 200

163 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    244 hp
    182 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • 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
1,705kg3,759lb
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
+29 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+28 km/h
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
+11 km/h
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

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
6.5 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
Drag race simulation
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

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
5.1 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

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
6.2 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

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/h6.2 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 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/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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/h6.2 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 2)212 hp
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200 (Stage 1)192 hp
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 200163 hp
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
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.

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
5.1 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

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
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

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
6.2 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
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
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

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 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
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 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 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 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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