Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Nissan Maxima (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$910
- CLA: 5 mpg better, longer warranty.
- Maxima: $910 cheaper, 79 hp more.
- Maxima wins 4 of 9 measures.
| Measure | CLA | Maxima | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,345 | $39,435 | Maxima |
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 300 hp | Maxima |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | CLA |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 14.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 14.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in | 34.2 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 45.0 in | Maxima |
| Length | 184.6 in | 192.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,362 lb to 4,729 lb | 3,608 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3 s tested | 5.6 s estimate | Maxima |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | CLA |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CLA 250 FWD $39,350 | Maxima SV FWD $38,340 | $1,010 |
| Maxima SV FWD $38,340 | CLA 250 FWD $39,350 | $1,010 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CLA | Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,345 | $39,435 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $48,290 | $49,035 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Maxima wins.
CLA wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Maxima | 2% |
| MPG | CLA | 17% |
| Power | Maxima | 26% |
| Space | N/A | |
| 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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