Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

CLA vs. C-Class: Pricing & Trims

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan has a starting MSRP of $41,400* and is available in five trims, including three AMG® models. There’s also a C-Class Coupe and C-Class Cabriolet — both of which also offer five trims. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe has a starting MSRP of $33,100*, making it the more cost-effective choice for Southfield and Birmingham car shoppers. The new CLA Coupe is available in three trims — one of which is an AMG® model.

CLA vs. C-Class Performance

When it comes to performance, the CLA and C-Class cater to different types of drivers. The CLA is more fuel-efficient, but the C-Class goes a bit further in terms of engine power, overall sportiness, and handling. Compare the C-Class and CLA performance specs below:

• Engine: The C-Class Sedan comes standard with a 255-hp 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine, while the CLA Coupe gets a 208-hp 2.0L turbo inline-4.
• Transmission: The engine inside the C-Class Sedan is connected to a 9G-TRONIC® 9-speed automatic. The CLA Coupe’s engine is connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
• AMG® Power: Under the hood of the range-topping AMG® CLA 45, you’ll find a 375-hp AMG® handcrafted 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine. The C-Class Sedan’s top-performing model is the AMG® C 63 S, which sports a 503-hp AMG® handcrafted 4.0L biturbo V8 engine.
• Fuel Economy: At the base level, the C-Class Sedans earns an EPA-estimated 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway rating. As of this writing, official mpg ratings haven’t been released by Mercedes-Benz for the CLA, but according to www.fueleconomy.gov, the 2019 CLA 250 earns 24 mpg city/37 mpg highway.

CLA vs. C-Class: Luxury Features

You’ll find many of the same premium features inside the Mercedes-Benz CLA and C-Class, such as dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth®* audio streaming, power front seats with driver memory settings, three years of Mercedes me connect services, and more. However, because the C-Class has a higher price-point, it offers features and technologies not available for the CLA, such as:

• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Three-spoke steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
• Analog gauges with high-resolution multifunction display
• Optional 64-color ambient LED interior lighting system
• Optional COMAND® navigation
• Optional 10.25-inch high-resolution central display
• Optional 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster