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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

184.6in long

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184.6 in long107.4 in wheelbase56.3 intall78.7 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 81 sedans (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseTurning circle
250 FWD, CLA 250 4MATIC AWD184.6 in72.0 in78.7 in56.3 in107.4 in36.1 ft
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 4MATIC184.6 in72.0 in78.7 in55.4 in107.4 in36.1 ft
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
250 FWD3,362 lb to 4,729 lb
CLA 250 4MATIC AWD3,483 lb to 4,729 lb
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 4MATICN/A
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA: cargo and room by trim
TrimFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
250 FWD, CLA 250 4MATIC AWD41.8 in33.9 in38.5 in35.7 in
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 4MATIC41.8 in33.9 in38.5 in35.7 in

Weight

250 FWD: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes79.4 in36.0 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes103.4 in48.0 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes55.4 in84.0 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes103.4 in108.0 in
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes17.3 in27.7 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes29.3 in27.7 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 78.7 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 79.4 in spare length. 36.0 in each side.
  • Door: 29.3 in spare width. 27.7 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact sedan.

Longer than 24% of 81 sedans (2021).

Median of 81 sedans (2021): 192.9 in long.

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs CLA
INFINITI Q50189.6 in+5.0 in
Audi A4187.5 in+2.9 in
Volvo S60187.4 in+2.8 in
Lexus IS185.4 in+0.8 in
Mercedes-Benz CLA184.6 in-
Genesis G70184.4 inabout the same
Alfa Romeo Giulia182.5 in-2.1 in
Acura ILX182.2 in-2.4 in
Subaru WRX STI180.9 in-3.7 in

Legroom and headroom

250 FWD.

Front legroom
41.8 inMore than 33% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear legroom
33.9 inMore than 11% of 80 sedans (2021).
Front headroom
38.5 inMore than 44% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear headroom
35.7 inMore than 1% of 80 sedans (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked