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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA
$37,850 - $55,350Starting MSRP
Cosmos Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
23 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The CLA comes in three basic forms for 2021. At the bottom is the CLA 250, powered by a turbocharged 221 horsepower 2.0L 4-cylinder engine sending power to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, though all-wheel drive...
What’s new in the 2021 model?
After an extensive redesign in 2020, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA returns mostly unchanged.
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Exterior
Cosmos Black Metallic
Night Black
Denim Blue Metallic
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Mountain Grey Metallic
Jupiter Red
Patagonia Red Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Digital White
Digital White Metallic
Polar White
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Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement: 2.0 L/121
Fuel System: Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 382 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 354 @ 4750
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: 426
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 15.94
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 11.18
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 7.34
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 5.15
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 3.74
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 2.93
Reverse Ratio (:1): 13.39
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.46
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 2.29
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.81
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 29
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 115
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3660
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.8
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: R01
Rear Tire Order Code: R01
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P255/35YR19
Rear Tire Size: P255/35YR19
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 X 9
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 X 9
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.5
Wheelbase (in): 107.4
Length, Overall (in): 184.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.2
Height, Overall (in): 55.4
Track Width, Front (in): 63.6
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.9
Trunk Volume (ft³): 11.6
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 38.5
Front Leg Room (in): 41.8
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Second Head Room (in): 35.7
Second Leg Room (in): 33.9
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54
Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz CLA
Body Style: 4MATIC
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 7.6
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$55,350
Invoice
$52,029
Description
2.0 L/121, 382 @ 6500, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
20 MPG
Hwy
29 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Description
2.0 L/121, 382 @ 6500, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
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