2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA: every answer

22 answers

Fuel and range

• How many mpg does it get?Up to 30 mpg.
• What does a road trip cost?$44 for 500 miles.
• What does it cost per mile?10.7 cents a mile.
• Is my mpg normal?EPA 30 mpg combined.
• What mpg at my city and highway mix?30.2 mpg at 50% city.
• Does it need premium gas?Premium.
• Drive or fly?Drive $189. Fly $750.

Price and payments

• What is the monthly payment?$854 a month for the 250 RWD.
• 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $5,739.
• How fast does it lose value?Keeps 73% after 3 years.
• What changed each year?Redesigned: 2020.

Hybrid, EV and AWD

• Is the EV worth it?EV: no payback in 6 years.
• What does it cost to run?$1,280 a year in fuel.

Size and fit

• How big is it?184.6 in long.
• Will it fit in my garage?Fits a 20 x 20 ft garage.
• Can it make a U-turn?36.4 ft turning circle.

Trims and equipment

• What are the trim levels?14 trims. $42,750 to $67,550.
• How long is the warranty?4 years or 50,000 miles.

Performance

• How fast is it 0-60?4.8 s 0-60. 349 hp.

Compare and choose

• Which cars are like it?Closest: 4 Series.
• Is it a good car?Passes 5 of 6 checks.
• Is it a good car for its class?4th of 7 coupes for price.

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