Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class is the 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class CLA45 (AMG Night), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.10 seconds at 113.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class is the 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class CLA35 (AMG Night), which took 4.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.40 seconds at 107.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.10 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.62 seconds at 110.32 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.60sec
2020 CLA45 (AMG Night) · stock
Average 0–60
4.10sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.62sec
@ 110.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.90sec
2020 CLA35 (AMG
Across 5 verified runs, the Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class ranges from 3.60 to 4.90 seconds 0–60, with a 4.10-second average.
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Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class Performance Overview
Mercedes-AMG’s CLA-Class performance story, across 5 verified tests spanning 2017 to 2024, centers on compact four-door coupe pace delivered exclusively by turbocharged gasoline four-cylinders. In the sampled production run, the first recorded benchmark came from the C117/X117 era with the 2017 CLA45, powered by the 375-hp M133, reaching 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and establishing the model’s initial performance baseline.
The transition to the C118/X118 generation in 2020 expanded the range while keeping the formula focused on high-output turbo fours. Output in tested trims ran from 302 hp in M260-powered CLA35 models to 382 hp in M139-powered CLA45 versions. That split shows clearly in the numbers: the 2020 CLA35 (AMG Night) ran 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, while another CLA35 test reached 4.0 seconds. At the top end, the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night) lowered the record to 3.6 seconds and also produced the quickest quarter-mile at 12.1 seconds at 113.6 mph.
Today, the AMG CLA-Class remains represented here by the C118/X118 generation, with gasoline-only performance and a current tested spread from 4.9 to 3.6 seconds to 60 mph, averaging 4.1 seconds overall.
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Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class 0–60 Times by Generation: C117/X117 to C118/X118
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C118/X118 | 2020–present | 4.18s | 3.60s — 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night) | 4 | The C118/X118 generation (2020–present) averaged 4.18 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night) at 3.60 seconds. Output ranged from 302 to 382 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| C117/X117 | 2014–2019 | 3.80s | 3.80s — 2017 CLA45 | 1 | The C117/X117 generation (2014–2019) averaged 3.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2017 CLA45 at 3.80 seconds. Output was 375 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
C118/X118
2020–present
Avg 0–60
4.18s
Fastest
3.60s
Tests
4
2020 CLA45 (AMG Night)
The C118/X118 generation (2020–present) averaged 4.18 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night) at 3.60 seconds. Output ranged from 302 to 382 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
C117/X117
2014–2019
Avg 0–60
3.80s
Fastest
3.80s
Tests
1
2017 CLA45
The C117/X117 generation (2014–2019) averaged 3.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2017 CLA45 at 3.80 seconds. Output was 375 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
5 tests · 3 years
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2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
4.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#04
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class CLA35 (AMG Night)
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.10s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 104.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 302 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,620 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 29 H / 28.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 5
How we verify Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds in our tests. Its recorded quarter-mile is 13.1 seconds at 104 mph. That current-year result comes from the CLA35 (AMG Night), a 302-hp, 295-lb-ft turbocharged AWD sedan using the M260 engine.
The quickest Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class on record is the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night), which ran 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model line at 12.1 seconds with a 113.6-mph trap speed, making it the fastest verified CLA-Class test overall.
The fastest stock Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class is also the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night). Its best verified 0-60 time is 3.6 seconds, and it remains the quickest production example on record. There are 5 total CLA-Class tests logged, and all 5 are production vehicles, so no modified result changes that ranking.
For the 2024 model year, the tested Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class is the CLA35 (AMG Night). It posts a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and a quarter-mile run of 13.1 seconds at 104 mph. That places the current tested version behind the quickest CLA45 variants recorded across earlier years.
The C118/X118 Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class averages 4.18 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 verified tests. The fastest example is the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night) at 3.6 seconds. This generation spans 2020 onward and includes turbocharged gasoline models ranging from 302 to 382 horsepower.
The fastest C118/X118 CLA-Class is the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night). Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 3.6 seconds, which also makes it the quickest AMG CLA-Class overall. Within this generation, that run stands ahead of the slower CLA35 results, including the 2024 CLA35 at 4.5 seconds.
The first-generation C117/X117 Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class runs 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds on record. That figure comes from the 2017 CLA45, which is also the fastest tested example of the generation. This generation covers 2014 to 2019 and is represented by one verified turbocharged gasoline test.
The CLA45 is clearly quicker than the CLA35 in verified testing. Across the recorded CLA45 results, the average 0-60 time is 3.65 seconds, with a best of 3.6 seconds. The CLA35 averages 4.7 seconds, with a best of 4.5 seconds, leaving roughly a 0.9-to-1.1-second gap between their best and average runs.
Across 5 verified Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.62 seconds at 110.3 mph. The quickest recorded quarter-mile belongs to the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night), which ran 12.1 seconds at 113.6 mph. For the current 2024 CLA35, the recorded quarter-mile is 13.1 seconds at 104 mph.
There are 5 Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class performance tests on record, and all 5 are production vehicles. Across those runs, the average 0-60 mph time is 4.1 seconds. The quickest result is 3.6 seconds from the 2020 CLA45 (AMG Night), while the slowest is 4.9 seconds from the 2020 CLA35 (AMG Night).
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-AMG CLA-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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