Mercedes-Benz CLA C117

Mercedes-Benz CLA C117
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The Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 (2013–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 139 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: C117, X117

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,690 mm RDW4,630–4,690 mm TC4,630 mm
Width1,780 mm RDW1,780 mm TC1,777 mm
Height1,440–1,460 mm RDW1,420–1,440 mm TC1,437 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm RDW2,700 mm TC2,699 mm
Front track1,541–1,569 mm ASTRA1,550 mm TC–
Rear track1,538–1,576 mm ASTRA1,540 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,295–1,460 kg RDW1,480–1,585 kg TC1,430–1,540 kg
Mass in running order1,395–1,560 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,915–2,050 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,200–1,500 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer695–750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4–5 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–368 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,492 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed210–250 km/h RDW––
Torque200–475 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/40R18, 205/50R17, 225/45R17, 205/55R16, 225/45R18, 245/35R18, 225/40R19, 205/55R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years90.7% (90.1–91.3)92.2%7,923
4–5 years89.6% (89.3–89.9)91.0%38,971
6–8 years86.2% (86.0–86.5)86.4%61,464
9–12 years81.8% (81.3–82.4)77.9%20,198

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres31.4%27.0%
Brakes18.8%19.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)5.8%6.7%
Suspension5.6%11.9%
Lights and electrics3.9%8.4%
Wheels2.3%0.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

430 complaints for model years 2013–2019. 21 crashes · 5 fires · 20 injuries · 1 death

  • Engine 117
  • Electrical system 80
  • Airbags 56
  • Transmission and drivetrain 41
  • Speed control 40
  • Fuel system 22

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 139 versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLA C117

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European Union 47 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20191.3 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol126 g/km23,608
2013–20191.6 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol125–144 g/km143,554
2014–20192.1 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel109–144 g/km175,152
20192.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Petrol143 g/km13,070
20191.3 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol126 g/km11,059
20191.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel103 g/km9,676
20192.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel114 g/km9,378
2013–20191.6 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol127–146 g/km78,926
20192.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Petrol147 g/km4,956
20192.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel116 g/km3,994
2013–20192.1 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel113–145 g/km48,046
20192.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol168 g/km2,074
2016–20192.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol154–169 g/km8,004
2013–20192.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol139–162 g/km24,304
2015–20192.0 L280 kW (381 PS)Petrol167–190 g/km16,676
2014–20192.1 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel111–114 g/km58,462
2014–20191.5 L80 kW (109 PS)Diesel104–106 g/km55,202
20192.0 L310 kW (421 PS)Petrol191 g/km254
20191.3 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol125 g/km98
20192.0 L285 kW (387 PS)Petrol194 g/km36
20191.3 L120 kW (163 PS)Plug-in hybrid27 g/km24
2015–20182.0 L160 kW (218 PS)Petrol152–157 g/km5,950
2013–20182.1 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel109–115 g/km3,994
20171.5 L80 kW (109 PS)Other fuel105 g/km2,020
20172.1 L130 kW (177 PS)Other fuel108 g/km986
20171.6 L173 kW (235 PS)Petrol126 g/km976
20172.0 L203 kW (276 PS)Petrol153 g/km834
20172.0 L420 kW (571 PS)Petrol169 g/km190
20171.6 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol125 g/km140
20172.0 L233 kW (317 PS)Petrol152 g/km110
20171.5 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel102 g/km58
20171.6 L115 kW (156 PS)Other fuel130 g/km58
20172.0 L240 kW (326 PS)Petrol158 g/km36
20172.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Other fuel146 g/km28
2016–20172.1 L–Petrol110–117 g/km26
20172.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel114 g/km10
2013–20162.0 L265 kW (360 PS)Petrol163–164 g/km6,504
2013–20161.8 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel115–117 g/km18,684
2014–20161.6 L115 kW (156 PS)Diesel122–129 g/km30
2013–2014––Petrol126–131 g/km202
20142.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel146 g/km14
20132.1 L–Other fuel117 g/km4,248
20131.6 L–Other fuel130 g/km452
20131.8 L–Other fuel118 g/km418
20132.0 L–Other fuel140 g/km122
2013––Diesel117 g/km28
20132.4 L–Other fuel117 g/km16

United Kingdom 38 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015–2018CLA 180 with 18'' rear wheels1.6 LPetrol6-speed manual5.5–6.9 L/100 km NEDC128–158 g/km
2015–2018CLA 180 with 18'' rear wheels1.6 LPetrol7-speed automatic5.3–6.3 L/100 km NEDC122–144 g/km
2018CLA 200 with 18'' rear wheels1.6 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2015–2018CLA 200 with 18'' rear wheels1.6 LPetrol6-speed manual6.0–6.4 L/100 km NEDC140–147 g/km
2016–2018AMG CLA 45 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2016–2018AMG CLA 45 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC171 g/km
2016–2018CLA 250 4MATIC AMG with 18'' rear wheels · CLA 250 4MATIC AMG with 19'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.8–6.9 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
2016–2018CLA 250 AMG with 18'' rear wheels · CLA 250 AMG with 19'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2016–2018CLA 250 AMG with 18'' rear wheels · CLA 250 AMG with 19'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC156 g/km
2015–2018CLA 200 CDI with 18'' rear wheels · CLA 200 d with 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.0–4.1 L/100 km NEDC105–106 g/km
2015–2018CLA 220 CDI with 18'' rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · CLA 220 d with 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC108 g/km
2015–2018CLA 200 CDI with 18'' rear wheels · CLA 200 d with 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015–2018CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · CLA 220 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC123 g/km
2016–2018CLA 220 d with 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.1–5.5 L/100 km NEDC106–144 g/km
2016–2018CLA 200 d with 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC111 g/km
2016–2018CLA 220 d 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.8–5.6 L/100 km NEDC126–148 g/km
2015–2016CLA 180 with 18'' rear wheels · CLA 200 with 18'' rear wheels1.6 LPetrol7-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
2015–2016CLA 250 4MATIC Engineered by AMG with 18'' rear wheels · CLA 250 4MATIC AMG with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.7–6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2016CLA 250 AMG with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC141 g/km
2014–2016CLA 220 CDI with 17" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · CLA 220 CDI with 18'' rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · CLA 220 d with 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2014–2015CLA 180 with 18" rear wheels1.6 LPetrol6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2014–2015CLA 180 with 18" rear wheels1.6 LPetrol7-speed automatic5.4–5.5 L/100 km NEDC125–129 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI with 18" rear wheels1.8 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI with 18" rear wheels1.8 LDiesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2014–2015CLA 250 4MATIC with 18" rear wheels · CLA 250 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2014–2015CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC with 18" rear wheels · CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC161 g/km
2014–2015CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC with 19" rear wheels · CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC with 19'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2015CLA 250 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2014–2015CLA 220 CDI with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.2–4.5 L/100 km NEDC111–117 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI with 18'' rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI with 18'' rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDiesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2015CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC with 18'' rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2014CLA 200 CDI with 18" rear wheels1.8 LDieselManual4.4 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2014CLA 200 CDI with 18" rear wheels1.8 LDieselAutomatic4.5 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2014CLA 220 CDI with 17" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2013CLA 180 with 18" rear wheels1.6 LPetrolManual5.6 L/100 km NEDC130 g/km
2013CLA 220 CDI with 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDieselAutomatic4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2013CLA 220 CDI with 17" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDieselAutomatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km

France 46 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2015CLA 180 CDI BVM6 FAP–80 kW (109 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9–4.2 L/100 km NEDC101–108 g/km
2014–2015CLA 180 CDI BVA7 FAP–80 kW (109 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic3.8–4.2 L/100 km NEDC99–109 g/km
2015CLA 180 CDI–80 kW (109 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.7–4.0 L/100 km NEDC98–108 g/km
2015CLA 180 CDI–80 kW (109 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic3.8–4.2 L/100 km NEDC100–109 g/km
2013–2015CLA 180 BVM6–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.0–5.6 L/100 km NEDC117–130 g/km
2015CLA 180–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.5–6.0 L/100 km NEDC128–140 g/km
2015CLA 180–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.3–5.6 L/100 km NEDC122–132 g/km
2015CLA 180 BVM6 · CLA 180–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.0–5.4 L/100 km NEDC117–125 g/km
2015CLA 180 BVA7 · CLA 180–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2014–2015CLA 180 BVA7–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.2–5.5 L/100 km NEDC122–129 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI Shooting Brake–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic3.9–4.2 L/100 km NEDC101–111 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI Shooting Brake–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.1–4.4 L/100 km NEDC108–115 g/km
2014–2015CLA 200 CDI BVA7 FAP–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.0–4.5 L/100 km NEDC104–118 g/km
2014–2015CLA 200 CDI BVM6 FAP–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.1–4.4 L/100 km NEDC107–117 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC BVA7 · CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.6 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC BVA7–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC123–125 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic3.8–4.0 L/100 km NEDC100–105 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI BVA7 FAP · CLA 200 CDI–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.0–4.2 L/100 km NEDC104–109 g/km
2015CLA 200 CDI BVM6 FAP · CLA 200 CDI–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2015CLA 200–115 kW (156 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.5–6.0 L/100 km NEDC126–140 g/km
2015CLA 200–115 kW (156 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.3–5.6 L/100 km NEDC122–132 g/km
2013–2015CLA 200 BVM6–115 kW (156 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.4–5.7 L/100 km NEDC126–131 g/km
2015CLA 200 BVA7 · CLA 200–115 kW (156 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.1 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2013–2015CLA 200 BVA7–115 kW (156 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.2–5.5 L/100 km NEDC122–129 g/km
2015CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC BVA7 FAP–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.6–4.8 L/100 km NEDC119–125 g/km
2014–2015CLA 220 CDI BVA7 FAP–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.0–4.5 L/100 km NEDC104–117 g/km
2015CLA 220 CDI Shooting Brake–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.0–4.3 L/100 km NEDC105–112 g/km
2015CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC BVA7 FAP · CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.6 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC BVA7 FAP–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC123–125 g/km
2015CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2015CLA 220 CDI BVA7 FAP · CLA 220 CDI–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.0–4.2 L/100 km NEDC104–111 g/km
2015CLA 220 CDI BVA7 FAP–130 kW (177 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015CLA 250 4MATIC–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.4–6.8 L/100 km NEDC150–158 g/km
2015CLA 250–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.6–6.2 L/100 km NEDC129–144 g/km
2015CLA 250 BVA7 · CLA 250–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.4–5.5 L/100 km NEDC125–128 g/km
2014–2015CLA 250 4MATIC BVA7–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.4–6.6 L/100 km NEDC151–154 g/km
2015CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC · CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC - SHOOTING BRAKE–265 kW (360 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.9–7.1 L/100 km NEDC161–165 g/km
2015CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC BVA7 · CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC–265 kW (360 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.9–7.1 L/100 km NEDC161–165 g/km
2014CLA 180 BVM6 · CLA 220 CDI BVA7 FAP–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC109–111 g/km
2013–2014CLA 250 BVA7–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic5.4–6.2 L/100 km NEDC125–144 g/km
2014CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC BVA7 · CLA 45 AMG BVA7–265 kW (360 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.9–7.1 L/100 km NEDC161–165 g/km
2013CLA 180 BE BVM6–90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
2013CLA 220 CDI BVA7 FAP–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2013CLA 220 CDI BVA7 FAP · CLA 250 CDI BVA7 FAP–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2–4.5 L/100 km NEDC109–117 g/km

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2019SIDI2.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manualFour-wheel drive26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA202–216 g/km
2015–2019SIDI; FFV2.0 LFlex fuel (E85)7-speed automated manualFour-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA202–209 g/km
2018–2019SIDI2.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manualPart-time four-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA204 g/km
2014–2019SIDI2.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA186–193 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2018–2019Compact · Minicompact2.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual8.2–9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle193–217 g/km
2014–2017Compact2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.8–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle179–221 g/km
2016Compact2.0 LFlex fuel (E85)7-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle198 g/km
2015Subcompact2.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic8.1–8.8 L/100 km 5-cycle186–202 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.