2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.8s
- CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology AWD, 349 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 30 of 33 coupes (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 26 of 33 coupes (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology AWD | Electric | 349 hp | 380 lb-ft | 4,530 lb | 154 | 13.0 | 4.8 sTested | N/A | AWD | $49,800 |
| 250 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 221 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.3 sTested | 8-speed DCT | RWD | $42,750 |
| 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 | $44,750 |
| CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology RWD | Electric | 268 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,530 lb | 118 | 16.9 | 6.6 sTested | N/A | RWD | $47,250 |
| EV CLA 250 | Electric | 349 hp | 380 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $42,750 |
| CLA 250 Coupe | 2.0L | 221 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $44,750 |
| EV CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $46,400 |
| CLA 250+ Sedan | N/A | 268 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $47,250 |
| EV CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology | Electric | 349 hp | 380 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $48,950 |
| CLA 350 4MATIC Sedan | N/A | 349 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $49,800 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $56,600 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 302 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $56,600 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 416 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $67,550 |
| AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $67,550 |
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
8 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 3 | 221 hp | 250 RWD | $42,750 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| Electric | 3 | 349 hp | EV CLA 250 | $42,750 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | N/A | EV CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology | $46,400 | +$3,650 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 1 | 268 hp | CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology RWD | $47,250 | +$850 | $551 | -$729 |
| Engine not listed | 1 | 268 hp | CLA 250+ Sedan | $47,250 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Engine not listed | 1 | 349 hp | CLA 350 4MATIC Sedan | $49,800 | +$2,550 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.0L | 1 | 302 hp | AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe | $56,600 | +$6,800 | $1,536 | +$256 |
| 2.0L | 1 | 416 hp | AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | $67,550 | +$10,950 | $1,670 | +$390 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
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 RWD | $42,750 | 6.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 250 RWD: 221 hp, 30 mpg, $42,750. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
CLA by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Nissan Z: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Nissan Z.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 2026 Nissan Z |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology AWD | Sport Auto RWD #481519 |
| 0-60 | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 400 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,530 lb | 3,549 lb |
| hp per ton | 154 | 225 |
| lb per hp | 13.0 | 8.9 |
| MSRP | $49,800 | $42,970 |
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