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Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
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$41,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
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$36,650
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
12.6 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Dashboard
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Front Seats
25
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.8 ft
36.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8.5"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/45HR18
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
P245/40HR18
P225/45HR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
29 MPG
City
24 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
6.5 (2019) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
13.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
417.6 miles
324 miles
Cruising Range Highway
609 miles
432 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
184.5 in
184.6 in
Height
57 in
56.7 in
Max Width
71.3 in
72 in
Front Width
61.5 in
63.5 in
Rear Width
60.9 in
63.1 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
107.4 in
Ground Clearance
3.8 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
40.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.1 in
40.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.2 in
27.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.1 in
35.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55 in
53.2 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,472 lbs
3,362 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
12.6 ft³
13.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Black
  • Polar White
  • Jupiter Red
  • Night Black
  • Polar White
  • Sun Yellow

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • Cosmos Black Metallic
  • Denim Blue Metallic
  • Digital White Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Mountain Grey Metallic
  • Patagonia Red Metallic
  • designo Mountain Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • AMG Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • AMG Saddle Brown, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • AMG Silk Beige, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • designo Platinum White, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Silk Beige, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black w/Red Stitching, MB-Tex/DINAMICA Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Macchiato Beige, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim
  • Neva Grey/Black, MB-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • AMG Black, Leather Upholstery
  • AMG Cranberry Red, Leather Upholstery
  • AMG Silk Beige, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey, Leather Upholstery
  • Saddle Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Silk Beige, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black/Red, Leather Upholstery
  • Brown, Leather Upholstery
  • Gray/Black, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Optional
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Optional
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Optional
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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