Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178)

CLA 220 (Stage 3)

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

CLA 220 (Stage 2)

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

CLA 220 (Stage 1)

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

CLA 220

190 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2025-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    271 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    285 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 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
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp
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
1,705kg3,759lb
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
271 km/h
168 mph
+21 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+9 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+2 km/h
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.3s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-14.2 s
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
61.5s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-8.0 s
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.6 s
6.1s-1.1 s
6.5s-0.7 s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
16.2s-7.3 s
Calculated
18.7s-4.8 s
Calculated
20.7s-2.8 s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
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
13.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-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 220 (Stage 3) 285 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 2) 247 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 1) 224 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 190 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 3) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 2) 247 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 1) 224 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 190 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hp5,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp5,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp5,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp5,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 3)285 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
18.7 s
20.7 s
23.5 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.0 s
14.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

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 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.

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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
5.6 s
271 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp
247 hp
184 kW
6.1 s
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
252 km/h
157 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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 220 (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 220 (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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 220190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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.

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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 220 (Stage 3)285 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 2)247 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220 (Stage 1)224 hpMercedes-BenzCLA Saloon (C178)CLA 220190 hp
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
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 220 (Stage 3) 285 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 2) 247 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 (Stage 1) 224 hpMercedes-Benz CLA Saloon (C178) CLA 220 190 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 220 (Stage 3) 285 hp

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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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