
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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp |
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| Power | 285hp213kW+95 hp | 247hp184kW+57 hp | 224hp167kW+34 hp | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 465Nm343lb-ft+165 Nm | 405Nm299lb-ft+105 Nm | 366Nm270lb-ft+66 Nm | 300Nm221lb-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 | 266 km/h 165 mph | 256 km/h 159 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 54.0s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-10.4 s Calculated | 58.0s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-6.5 s Calculated | 60.4s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph-4.0 s Calculated | 64.4s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5s-1.6 s | 6.0s-1.1 s | 6.4s-0.7 s | 7.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.3s-8.8 s Calculated | 18.8s-6.3 s Calculated | 20.8s-4.3 s Calculated | 25.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 6.1s-0.7 s Calculated | 6.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 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 | 13.4s-1.6 s Calculated | 14.0s-1.0 s Calculated | 14.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 15.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated | 140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated | 127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated | 107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated | 229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton Calculated | 207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton Calculated | 169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 927km576mi Calculated | 927km576mi Calculated | 927km576mi Calculated | 927km576mi 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 |
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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-3,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.3 s | 5.8 s | 6.1 s | 6.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.5 s | 6.0 s | 6.4 s | 7.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.3 s | 18.8 s | 20.8 s | 25.1 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h 165 mph | 256 km/h 159 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 237 km/h 147 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.4 s | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 9.3 s | 9.6 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.4 s | 11.9 s | 12.2 s | 12.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.4 s | 14.0 s | 14.4 s | 15.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph | 160 km/h 100 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 285 hp 213 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 247 hp 184 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 224 hp 167 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 190 hp 142 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 3) 285 hp has 95 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 190 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 190 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 3) 285 hp: 95 hp (71 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 405 Nm 299 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 366 Nm 270 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 1,770 kg 3,902 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 266 km/h 165 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 256 km/h 159 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 237 km/h 147 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 220 (Stage 3) 285 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 190 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 2) 247 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 1) 224 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 140 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 127 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 927 km 576 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 927 km 576 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 927 km 576 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 927 km 576 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 285 hp 213 kW | 5.5 s | 266 km/h 165 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 247 hp 184 kW | 6.0 s | 256 km/h 159 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 224 hp 167 kW | 6.4 s | 249 km/h 155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.1 s | 237 km/h 147 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 220 (Stage 2)247 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp |
| 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp |
| 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp |
| 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp |
| 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 3) 285 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 6.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 6.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 7.1 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | 140 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | 127 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp | Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 285 hp 213 kW | 247 hp 184 kW | 224 hp 167 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 465 Nm 343 lb-ft | 405 Nm 299 lb-ft | 366 Nm 270 lb-ft | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.5 s | 6.0 s | 6.4 s | 7.1 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 266 km/h 165 mph | 256 km/h 159 mph | 249 km/h 155 mph | 237 km/h 147 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 | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 927 km 576 mi | 927 km 576 mi | 927 km 576 mi | 927 km 576 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 | 161 hp/t 120 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 140 hp/t 104 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp | 127 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | 107 hp/t 80 kW/t 9.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 3) 285 hp | Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 2) 247 hp | Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 1) 224 hp | Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 190 hp |
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| Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.63 LC100 km | 9.63 LC100 km | 9.63 LC100 km | 9.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,444 LC/year | 1,444 LC/year | 1,444 LC/year | 1,444 LC/year |
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