2022 Mercedes-Benz CLA 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.3s

90 sedans (2022). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2022 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 DCT	FWD	$38,200
CLA 250 4MATIC AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	221 hp	258 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.3 sTested	7-speed DCT	AWD	$40,200
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC	2.0L	302 hp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	AWD	$47,900
AMG CLA 45 4MATIC	2.0L	382 hp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	AWD	$55,900

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	$38,200	Base	$1,324	Base
2.0L	1	302 hp	AMG CLA 35 4MATIC	$47,900	+$9,700	$1,600	+$276
2.0L	1	382 hp	AMG CLA 45 4MATIC	$55,900	+$8,000	$1,670	+$345

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 DCT	2	250 FWD	$38,200	6.3 s

Compared with the 250 FWD: 221 hp, 29 mpg, $38,200. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2022 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Volvo S60	B5 Momentum FWD	247 hp	30 mpg	$39,250	6.2 s
BMW 3 Series	330i RWD	255 hp	30 mpg	$41,450	5.6 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

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

2022 Nissan Maxima: 0.7 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.