
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA
250 sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (221 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Sequential 8-speed
Retail Value: $42100 ~ $57850
Trade-in Value: $38495 ~ $53120
MSRP: $44400 ~ $67050

Most Mercedes-Benzes give their owners industry-leading comfort and technology. The cost of that experience is an expensive base price with expensive options and below-average reliability. The brand produces a wide variety of vehicles for the U.S., including coupes, station wagons, sedans, convertibles, and even two-seat sports cars. Its two- and three-row SUVs that we’ve tested have powerful engines and interiors that are roomy and quiet. Generally, Mercedes-Benz fit and finish, inside and out, is exceptional and helps justify prices. Mercedes-Benz’s EVs range from compact to large three-row SUVs. Across the lineup, controls for the complex climate and infotainment systems aren’t as intuitive as we find in other luxury vehicles. Like most European luxury brands, used Mercedes-Benzes can have expensive out-of-warranty repairs, although Consumer Reports has found used models with above-average reliability.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA fits above the A-Class and below the C-Class in Mercedes' sedan lineup. It's essentially a more stylish version of the A-Class, but it uses a more powerful 221-hp version of the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Like the A220, it has a dual-clutch seven-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration feels a bit hesitant in around-town driving, but there's decent power. Handling is quite nimble, but the ride is overly stiff. The interior is nicely finished and the front seats are supportive, but the rear seat is extremely cramped and hard to access. We found infotainment system quite tricky to use. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection are standard. Blind spot warning became standard starting in 2021.
Car Specifications
Air Pollution Score | 6 |
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EPA City MPG | 25 |
EPA Combined MPG | 29 |
EPA Highway MPG | 34 |
Front Head Room | 3.0 |
Front Leg Room | 43.0 |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 |
Greenhouse Gas Score | 6 |
Height | 57 |
Length | 185 |
Luggage | 2+2 |
Max Load | 950 |
Max Seating Capacity | 5 |
Rear Head Room | 1.0 |
Rear Leg Room | 27.0 |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.0 |
Smartway | No |
Weight | 3485 |
Wheel Base | 107 |
Width | 72 |
Fuel Economy Specifications
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal) | 440.0 |
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Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar) | 1785.0 |
Cruse Range (Miles) | 365 |
Test Results
Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs) | 6.6 |
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Avoidance Speed (MPH) | 56.0 |
Braking from 60 MPH (ft) | 131 |
City MPG | 17 |
Highway MPG | 42 |
Overall MPG | 27 |