Lincoln MKZ vs Mercedes-Benz CLA (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$100
- MKZ: 24 hp more, 2.3 cu ft more cargo.
- CLA: 4 mpg better, 0.5 s quicker to 60.
- MKZ wins 4 of 9 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | MKZ | CLA | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,745 | $37,645 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 245 hp | 221 hp | MKZ |
| Torque | 275 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | MKZ |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 28 mpg | CLA |
| Cargo, max | 15.4 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | MKZ |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.4 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 40.2 in | MKZ |
| Length | 194.1 in | 184.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,739 lb | 3,362 lb to 4,729 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.8 s estimate | 6.3 s tested | CLA |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| MKZ FWD $36,750 | CLA 250 FWD $36,650 | $100 |
| CLA 250 FWD $36,650 | MKZ FWD $36,750 | $100 |
Cost to run
CLA costs $1,471 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | MKZ | CLA |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,745 | $37,645 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $47,345 | $45,874 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MKZ wins.
CLA wins if MPG weight is 9 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | CLA | 14% |
| Power | MKZ | 10% |
| Space | MKZ | 15% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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