2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.3s

102 sedans (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
250 FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	221 hp	258 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.3 sTested	7-speed automatic	FWD	$36,650
CLA 250 4MATIC AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	221 hp	258 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.3 sTested	7-speed automatic	AWD	$38,650
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC	2.0L	302 hp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	AWD	$46,900
AMG CLA 45 4MATIC	2.0L	382 hp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	AWD	$54,800

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl	2	221 hp	250 FWD	$36,650	Base	$1,371	Base
2.0L	1	302 hp	AMG CLA 35 4MATIC	$46,900	+$10,250	$1,536	+$165
2.0L	1	382 hp	AMG CLA 45 4MATIC	$54,800	+$7,900	$1,670	+$298

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
7-speed automatic	2	250 FWD	$36,650	6.3 s

Compared with the 250 FWD: 221 hp, 28 mpg, $36,650. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Nissan Altima	VC-T Platinum FWD	248 hp	29 mpg	$35,180	6.3 s
BMW 3 Series	330i Sedan North America RWD	255 hp	30 mpg	$40,750	6.3 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA: 0.1 s quicker to 60.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.