2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.3s
- 250 FWD, 221 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 65 of 80 sedans (2024).
- Horsepower: top 38% of 80 sedans (2024).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| 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 | 8-speed DCT | FWD | $43,200 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.3 sTested | 8-speed DCT | AWD | $45,200 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | 2.0L | 302 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $54,950 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 416 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $65,400 |
| AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $65,400 |
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.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 221 hp | 250 FWD | $43,200 | Base | N/A | Base |
| 2.0L | 1 | 302 hp | AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | $54,950 | +$11,750 | $1,536 | N/A |
| 2.0L | 1 | 416 hp | AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | $65,400 | +$10,450 | $1,670 | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed DCT | 2 | 250 FWD | $43,200 | 6.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AMG CLA 35 4MATIC: 302 hp, 25 mpg, $54,950. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi S3 | Premium Plus AWD | 306 hp | 26 mpg | $47,400 | 4.5 s |
| Volvo S60 | Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Core Dark Theme AWD | 455 hp | 31 mpg | $51,950 | 4.3 s |
| Toyota Crown | Platinum AWD | 340 hp | 30 mpg | $53,370 | 5.7 s |
| BMW 3 Series | M340i RWD | 382 hp | 26 mpg | $57,600 | 4.4 s |
CLA by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 INFINITI Q50: 1.8 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 2024 INFINITI Q50 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 250 FWD | RED SPORT 400 AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.3 s | 4.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 400 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,023 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 199 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 10.1 |
| MSRP | $43,200 | $58,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree