Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA a good car?
Starting price: rank among 7 coupes
4thof 7
- Yes. Top half on 3 of 4 numbers.
- Starting price: $42,750.
- 4th lowest of 7 coupes close in size and price.
- Best: power (3rd of 7), price (4th of 7).
- Weakest: rear legroom (4th of 6).
- Published numbers only. Not a quality or safety rating.
| Subject | Figure | Place | Beats | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $42,750 | 4th of 7 | 50% | |
| Best combined mpg | 30 mpg | 4th of 7 | 50% | |
| Most horsepower | 416 hp | 3rd of 7 | 67% | |
| Cargo behind rear seats | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in | 4th of 6 | 40% | |
| Max towing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Roll call: starting price
- Ford Mustang $32,995
- BMW 2 Series $40,000
- Honda Prelude $42,000
- Mercedes-Benz CLA $42,750
- BMW 4 Series $51,200
- Toyota Supra $58,300
- Mercedes-Benz CLE $59,550
Coupes in 2026: 34. The photo shows the 7 closest in size and price.
What this cannot tell you
Six published numbers. No quality, reliability or safety data.
Each figure is the model's best trim. No one trim has them all.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree