Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 12 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA45 AMG, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 110.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250, which took 6.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.53 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.08 seconds at 100.35 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.20sec
2014 CLA45 AMG · stock
Average 0–60
5.53sec
Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.08sec
@ 100.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.60sec
2014 CLA250
Across 12 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class ranges from 4.20 to 6.60 seconds 0–60, with a 5.53-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s CLA-Class performance record spans 2014 to 2024, with 12 verified tests covering the model’s compact four-door coupe era. In first-generation C117 form (2014–2019), the range ran from the 208-hp CLA250 with the turbocharged M270 to the 355-hp CLA45 AMG with the turbocharged M133. That spread is reflected clearly in the data: the 2014 CLA250 reached 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, while the 2014 CLA45 AMG hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 12.7 seconds at 110 mph, the quickest figures recorded for the nameplate here.
Through the rest of the C117 period, AMG remained the performance peak while the standard CLA250 variants filled the mid-5- to mid-6-second range. The second-generation C118, introduced for 2020, shifted the tested sample toward CLA250 4MATIC trims using the turbocharged M260 and a narrower 221-hp output band. In this generation, the quickest result is the 2020 CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Line) at 5.6 seconds to 60 mph, with current tested examples clustered closely around that level. Across the available data, the CLA-Class remains an all-gasoline, turbocharged lineup with performance defined early by AMG and carried today by moderately quick CLA250 4MATIC models.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 0–60 Times by Generation: C117 to C118
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C118 | 2020–present | 5.77s | 5.60s — 2020 CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Line) | 3 | The C118 generation (2020–present) averaged 5.77 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2020 CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Line) at 5.60 seconds. Output was 221 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| C117 | 2014–2019 | 5.46s | 4.20s — 2014 CLA45 AMG | 9 | The C117 generation (2014–2019) averaged 5.46 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2014 CLA45 AMG at 4.20 seconds. Output ranged from 208 to 355 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
C118
2020–present
Avg 0–60
5.77s
Fastest
5.60s
Tests
3
2020 CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Line)
The C118 generation (2020–present) averaged 5.77 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2020 CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Line) at 5.60 seconds. Output was 221 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
C117
2014–2019
Avg 0–60
5.46s
Fastest
4.20s
Tests
9
2014 CLA45 AMG
The C117 generation (2014–2019) averaged 5.46 seconds to 60 mph across 9 tests, led by the 2014 CLA45 AMG at 4.20 seconds. Output ranged from 208 to 355 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
12 tests · 4 years
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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.30
sec
Recorded Tests
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#06
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Night)
5.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.30s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 221 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,582 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 35 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 12
How we verify Mercedes-Benz 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-Benz CLA-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class performance FAQs
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The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class tested here is the CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Night), and it runs 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That car also posts a 14.3-second quarter-mile at 97 mph. Output comes from a 221-hp turbocharged M260 four-cylinder with 258 lb-ft, sending power to all four wheels.
The quickest CLA-Class on record is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, which reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result for the model line at 12.7 seconds with a 110-mph trap speed. Across all 12 verified CLA-Class tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.53 seconds.
The fastest stock CLA-Class on record is also the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG at 4.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 12 production CLA-Class tests in total, and none are non-production entries. That makes the 2014 CLA45 AMG the quickest production and stock example currently recorded.
The C117 first-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, sold from 2014 to 2019, averages 5.46 seconds from 0-60 mph across 9 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.2 seconds from the 2014 CLA45 AMG. Power outputs in this generation range from 208 to 355 hp, with turbocharged gasoline engines throughout.
The fastest C117 CLA-Class is the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds. That same car is also the fastest CLA-Class overall. Within the first generation, which spans 2014 to 2019, 9 recorded tests produce a generation average of 5.46 seconds to 60 mph.
The C118 second-generation CLA-Class, covering 2020 onward, averages 5.77 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The quickest C118 result is 5.6 seconds, recorded by the 2020 CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Line). Current recorded C118 outputs sit at 221 hp, using turbocharged gasoline powertrains.
The fastest C118 CLA-Class on record is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Line), which reaches 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. Across 3 second-generation tests, the C118 averages 5.77 seconds to 60 mph. That makes it noticeably slower than the quickest C117 CLA45 AMG result of 4.2 seconds.
The CLA45 AMG is clearly quicker. Across 4 recorded CLA45 AMG tests, it averages 4.4 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 4.2 seconds. The CLA250, across 3 tests, averages 6.37 seconds and has a best of 6.2 seconds. That gives the CLA45 AMG a 2.0-second advantage at their best.
The CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Night) is slightly quicker on record. The 2024 CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Night) runs 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. The CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Line) has 2 tests, averaging 5.8 seconds, with a best of 5.6 seconds. So the AMG Line has the better single run, while AMG Night sits very close.
Across all 12 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.08 seconds at 100.4 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 12.7 seconds at 110 mph from the 2014 CLA45 AMG. For the current 2024 CLA250 4MATIC (AMG Night), the quarter-mile result is 14.3 seconds at 97 mph.
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-Benz CLA-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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