Compare the Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon
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Both of these Mercedes saloons provide heated front seats with extendable thigh support to help you settle in for a long drive. Inside each cabin, you will also notice some scratchy plastics alongside the stylish trims. If you are eyeing a hybrid, be aware that choosing the electrified powertrain drops luggage capacity in both models. Where they differ most is passenger accommodation: adults will be cramped in the back of the Mercedes-Benz CLA, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon gives four adults enough headroom and legroom to handle long journeys with ease. The C-Class Saloon can also tow more.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Coupes, Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Diesel | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 445 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 455 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,695 mm x 1,830 mm x 1,450 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,766 mm x 1,820 mm x 1,452 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £560 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name CLA 220d Tip Auto | Engine name C200 9G-Tronic |
| Engine size 2.0 L Diesel • 190 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 204 BHP |
| Body type Coupes, Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Diesel | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 9 |
| Acceleration 7.3 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.3 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 445 litres | Boot (seats up) 455 litres Best |
| Length 4,695 mm | Length 4,766 mm |
| Width 1,830 mm | Width 1,820 mm |
| Height 1,450 mm | Height 1,452 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.73 m | Wheelbase 2.87 m |
| Turning circle 11.1 m | Turning circle 11.5 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.