Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 facelift Sedan (2016-2018)

22% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 facelift is an entry-level compact executive sedan in production from 2016 to 2018. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.1 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift Mk1 CLA, the facelift brought no meaningful changes. Mercedes only tweaked some exterior and interior elements and called it a day. Some engines did receive a small power bump, notably the CLA 45 AMG got 20 more hp.
Engineers at Mercedes-Benz clearly made a great effort in aerodynamics, with a class-leading 0.23 coefficient of drag to show for it. The same cannot be said for other aspects of the chassis

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 22% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent 0.23 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Small engines
  • Ugly hunchback styling
  • Build quality concerns
  • FWD platform

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Specifications

CLA 45 AMGCLA 180CLA 180 DCTCLA 180dCLA 180d DCTCLA 200CLA 200 DCTCLA 200dCLA 200d 4MATIC DCTCLA 200d DCTCLA 220 4MATIC DCTCLA 220d 4MATIC DCTCLA 220d DCTCLA 250CLA 250 4MATIC DCTCLA 250 DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity470 L / 16.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt9.6 L / 10.1 qt9.6 L / 10.1 qt9.6 L / 10.1 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt9.6 L / 10.1 qt9.6 L / 10.1 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 L / 5.8 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt5.8 L / 6.1 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt5.6 L / 5.9 qt
Fuel Capacity56.0 L / 14.8 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal56.0 L / 14.8 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers5
Payload565 kg / 1246 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs590 kg / 1301 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs595 kg / 1312 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs565 kg / 1246 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscVentilated discsDiscVentilated discsDiscDiscDiscVentilated discsDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | Front
Suspension | Rear
Tire Size235/40 R18205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16205/55 R16225/45 R17225/45 R17225/45 R17225/45 R17225/45 R17
Turning Circle11.0 m / 36.2 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1432 mm / 56.4 in
Size | Length4640 mm / 182.7 in
Size | Width1777 mm / 70.0 in | 2032 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Weight1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs1365.0 kg / 3009.3 lbs1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs1355.0 kg / 2987.3 lbs1425.0 kg / 3141.6 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1450.0 kg / 3196.7 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1450.0 kg / 3196.7 lbs1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs
Wheel Size18 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in17 in17 in17 in17 in17 in
Wheelbase2699 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.2 sec9.0 sec8.7 sec11.6 sec11.6 sec8.2 sec7.9 sec9.5 sec9.0 sec9.0 sec7.1 sec7.7 sec7.7 sec6.6 sec6.5 sec6.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.0 sec8.6 sec8.3 sec11.0 sec11.0 sec7.8 sec7.5 sec9.0 sec8.6 sec8.6 sec6.7 sec7.3 sec7.3 sec6.3 sec6.2 sec6.2 sec
CO2 Emission171 ~ 162 g/km133 ~ 125 g/km128 ~ 121 g/km108 ~ 98 g/km109 ~ 100 g/km133 ~ 126 g/km128 ~ 121 g/km114 ~ 104 g/km127 ~ 119 g/km110 ~ 100 g/km156 ~ 152 g/km127 ~ 119 g/km111 ~ 104 g/km153 ~ 148 g/km156 ~ 152 g/km140 ~ 136 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.300.230.240.250.250.260.260.250.260.250.290.280.270.280.290.28
Fuel Economy7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph
Towing Capacity695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)715 kg / 1576 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)715 kg / 1576 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1400 kg / 3086 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)720 kg / 1587 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)735 kg / 1620 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineM 133.980M 270.910M 270.910OM 607.951OM 607.951M 270.910M 270.910OM 651.930OM 651.930OM 651.930M 270.920OM 651.930OM 651.930M 270.920M 270.920M 270.920
Engine | Compression Ratio8.6:110.3:110.3:116.0:116.0:110.3:110.3:116.2:116.2:116.2:19.8:116.2:116.2:19.8:19.8:19.8:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.5 L / 89.2 cu-in / 1461.0 cc1.5 L / 89.2 cu-in / 1461.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.1 L / 130.8 cu-in / 2143.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc
Engine | Power381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 6000 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5000 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 5000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm156.0 hp / 116.3 kW @ 5300 rpm156.0 hp / 116.3 kW @ 5300 rpm136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 3200-4000 rpm136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 3400-4400 rpm136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 3200-4000 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 5500 rpm177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 3600-3800 rpm177.0 hp / 132.0 kW @ 3600-3800 rpm211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5500 rpm211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5500 rpm211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output191.4 hp/L / 3.1 hp/cu-in76.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in74.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in74.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in97.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in97.8 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in63.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in92.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in106.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in106.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in106.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque475 Nm / 350.3 lb-ft @ 2250-5000 rpm260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1250-4000 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1250-4000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1400-3000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1400-3000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1400-3000 rpm300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1400-3400 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1400-3400 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed7-speed7-speed7-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed7-speed
Transmission | TypeDouble clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)ManualDouble clutch transmission (DCT)Double clutch transmission (DCT)

Production

Availability2016 ~ 2018

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