IIHS Crash Test
MPG (up to)
23 -24 City / 30 -36 HWY
Horsepower
208 -375
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Muno K
Navigation System, Alcantara Leather interior, multifunction steering wheel, bluetooth, phone, music etc.
It is a coupe and station wagon in one car, called shooting brake, CLA, the car has Navigation, tiptronic gear on steering wheel, aircon, petrol saver bluemotion, glass roof, side move warning, warning sensor around the car for any obstacle you get too close to.
accountCircle Jennifer O
Is amazing the style is unique.
I love my car, the brand, style, color, the technology. I love Mercedes Benz, definitely I would stay forever with this brand, the only issue with my car is that is small for a family with kids. I recommend it only for one people without family because it has few space.
accountCircle Maritza M
Luxury Benz is expensive but very comfortable and reliable.
My maintenance on the car is expensive. The car is reliable and does not waste to much gas.It's comfortable but the back seats are a bit small. I love that it has a panoramic sunroof and a home screen. It also has lights inside the car I can change to different colors.
accountCircle Dina A
Great on Mileage, and such a nice drive.
I love the look of it. I love the gas mileage I get on it. I love being part of the Mercedes Family, they take really good care of you. My only complaint is that sometimes I hear too much outside noise with this model.
accountCircle Chelsea B
Why you should want to buy a Mercedes cla 250.
I haven't came across any problems. I love my car, it handles smoothly. Gas is not expensive. Overall it's a pretty car and it's easy to drive. I've owned 2 cla Mercedes cars and I loved them both. I crashed the other one and got a newer year. It has backup camera, navigation, heated seats. It's a really nice car. It was my first car and ever since it's the only car I've driven.
accountCircle Alexius R
Very comfortable, spacious.
Great vehicle! It was my dream car. I have no complaints! Keep up with the maintenance and you will not have any issues. I plan to pay it off and fix it up I am the future. Merced’s is a quality brand and I plan on buying more vehicles from them. I have tried other luxury vehicles and this is the best.
accountCircle Lily P
Oh! An interesting detail is the science and mechanics.
It is very slow sometimes, however does not bother me too much. I love it because it is easy to get around. We had a squeaking issue but as soon as that was fixed our girlie ran like the wind! When my daughter first saw the car she was ecstatic! She was like “mommy it is so soft!” I agree with her. The texture and the look just makes me feel like I am living in luxury love!
accountCircle Kirk D
Great car. Great for road trips. Comfortable ride besides road noise.
This car is truly amazing. Going from a Chevy Cruze to this was a great decision. Parts are expensive but that is to be expected when it comes to Mercedes. The ride and power you get from the car is well worth it all. Great mpg and super comfortable ride. Only downside is some tires have a lot of road noise. But other than that absolutely love this car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tanya L
I like the night time ambient lighting.
The car has a very uncomfortable ride. The steering is rather stiff as well. Performance wise expectation should not be high because this is an entry level Benz equipped with a small engine. It is a lackluster car. I thought that the 4matic would improve the ride of the car but it did not.
accountCircle scott C
Things on it break quite frequently
It always has small things going wrong with it that requires to to be in the shop so it is very annoying
accountCircle Dee L
Cla-250 Mercedes Benz car review.
Easy to park. Dislike the energy save feature. It always comes on when you start the car. Would prefer to have it disabled. Comfortable seats although the rear seat is small. Good on gas. Trunk space is adequate. Smooth drive and the lines of the car are nice.
accountCircle Lorenzo A
Pretty smooth ride, but watch out for tires.
The tires are not great on these cars, consider changing them to continental or another higher brand. The drive is pretty smooth and I take it back and forth on road trips to California every other weekend. My favorite feature is the apple play now partnered with wade which makes traveling so much easier.
accountCircle Nancy A
It is reliable and has a roomy trunk. It also seats five people comfortably.
My vehicle is reliable and has pep. I wish it were faster. The color is not my preference. The maintenance costs are high.

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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CLA 250
208 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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AMG CLA 45
375 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Owner Reviews

4.48
29 Reviews
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5 stars 72%
4 stars 10%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 7%
1 star 0%
accountCircle eyad A on March 31, 2021
Love mileage and performance.
If you are looking for a style and performance this is your car. It is great on gas and mileage, great on maintenance and speed. Very comfortable inside however, the back seats are pretty tight if you have friends taller than 5'10'. Other than that I love it.
accountCircle Jennifer O on March 26, 2021
Is amazing the style is unique.
I love my car, the brand, style, color, the technology. I love Mercedes Benz, definitely I would stay forever with this brand, the only issue with my car is that is small for a family with kids. I recommend it only for one people without family because it has few space.

Ranks #12 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has an average owner rating of 4.51 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #8 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Not Rated

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety