2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is offered in three trim levels: CLA 250, AMG CLA 35 and AMG CLA 45 S. All three come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at increasing power levels. The CLA 250 is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (Mercedes' 4Matic), while the more powerful and performance-tuned AMG versions come standard with all-wheel drive.
Which CLA-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?
The CLA 250, though it doesn't have an abundance of features we consider necessary in the class, is available with many packaged and stand-alone features. All-wheel drive is an easy addition to this base model. The AMG models add plenty of spice to the driving experience if that's your thing, and they come standard with all-wheel drive.
Compare trims side-by-side
Vehicle | CLA-Class CLA 250 | CLA-Class CLA 250 4MATIC | CLA-Class AMG CLA 35 | CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 S |
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Vehicle | Editors' Pick CLA 250 2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8AM
| CLA 250 4MATIC 2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8AM
| AMG CLA 35 2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8AM
| AMG CLA 45 S 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | optional | optional | optional | optional |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | optional | optional |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette/sueded microfiber | leatherette/sueded microfiber |
Heated seats | optional | optional | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
Engine power | 221 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 221 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 302 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 416 hp @ 6,750 rpm |
Engine torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed automated manual |
Tire size | 225/45R18 | 225/45R18 | 235/40R18 | 245/35R19 |
Wheel size | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 19 X 8.0-in |
Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | standard | standard | standard | Not Available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 26 / 36 / 30 MPG | 25 / 34 / 29 MPG | 22 / 29 / 25 MPG | 20 / 28 / 23 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 351 / 486 miles | 338 / 459 miles | 297 / 392 miles | 270 / 378 miles |
Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. | N/A | N/A |
Curb weight | 3,494 lb. | 3,616 lb. | 3,703 lb. | 3,791 lb. |
Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width with Mirrors | 78.7 in. | 78.7 in. | 78.7 in. | 78.7 in. |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.0 in. | 72.0 in. | 73.1 in. | 73.1 in. |
Height | 56.7 in. | 56.7 in. | 55.3 in. | 55.4 in. |
Length | 184.6 in. | 184.6 in. | 184.8 in. | 184.8 in. |
Wheelbase | 107.4 in. | 107.4 in. | 107.4 in. | 107.4 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu. ft. | 11.6 cu. ft. | 11.6 cu. ft. | 11.6 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. |
Front Leg Room | 41.8 in. | 41.8 in. | 41.8 in. | 41.8 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. | 55.1 in. |
Rear Head Room | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 33.9 in. | 33.9 in. | 33.9 in. | 33.9 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. | 54.0 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $65,371 | $70,547 | $82,199 | $96,877 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.87 | $0.94 | $1.1 | $1.29 |
Depreciation | $23,288 | $26,747 | $32,411 | $41,454 |
Financing | $9,063 | $9,863 | $11,995 | $15,336 |
Taxes & Fees | $3,675 | $3,998 | $4,860 | $6,211 |
Fuel | $11,601 | $11,995 | $13,921 | $15,127 |
Insurance | $8,000 | $8,161 | $9,186 | $9,186 |
Maintenance | $7,111 | $6,996 | $7,039 | $6,776 |
Repairs | $2,633 | $2,787 | $2,787 | $2,787 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber Black, leatherette Macchiato Beige, leatherette Titanium Grey/Black, leather Brown w/DINAMICA Grey Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber Classic Red/Black, leather Black, leather | Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber Black, leatherette Macchiato Beige, leatherette Titanium Grey/Black, leather Brown w/DINAMICA Grey Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber Classic Red/Black, leather Black, leather | Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber Sage Grey/Black, leatherette Titanium Grey/Black, leather Classic Red/Black, leather Black, leather | Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber Sage Grey/Black, leatherette Titanium Grey/Black, leather Classic Red/Black, leather Black, leather |
Exterior | MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic Cirrus Silver Metallic Mountain Grey Metallic MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic Polar White Night Black Cosmos Black Metallic Digital White Metallic Starling Blue Metallic | MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic Cirrus Silver Metallic Mountain Grey Metallic MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic Polar White Night Black Cosmos Black Metallic Digital White Metallic Starling Blue Metallic | MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic Cirrus Silver Metallic Mountain Grey Metallic MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic Polar White Night Black Cosmos Black Metallic MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno Metallic Starling Blue Metallic | MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic Cirrus Silver Metallic Mountain Grey Metallic MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic Polar White Night Black Cosmos Black Metallic MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno Metallic Starling Blue Metallic |