Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 S Coupe (2024–2026): 4.0 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest 2026 version, the CLA-Class CLA 250 Coupe (2020–2026), takes 6.3 seconds.
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026 C118 | AMG CLA 45 S Coupe 2.0L twin-scroll turbo inline-4 · Edition 1 release | 416 | AWD (4MATIC+) | 4.0 s | Manufacturer [1][2][3] |
| 2020–2026 C118 | AMG CLA 35 Coupe 2.0L turbo inline-4 (AMG-enhanced) · est. | 302 | AWD (4MATIC) | 4.8 s | Manufacturer [4][5][6][3] |
| 2020–2026 C118 | CLA 250 Coupe 2.0L turbo inline-4 · 2020 QRG, FWD and 4MATIC | 221 | FWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 6.3 s | Manufacturer [4][7][6][3] |
| 2020–2023 C118 | AMG CLA 45 Coupe 2.0L twin-scroll turbo inline-4 · est. | 382 | AWD (4MATIC+) | 4.0 s | Manufacturer [4][8][6][9] |
| 2016–2019 C117 | AMG CLA45 Coupe 2.0L twin-scroll turbo inline-4 · est., 2017 | 375 | AWD (4MATIC) | 4.1 s | Manufacturer [10][11][12] |
| 2014–2019 C117 | CLA250 Coupe 2.0L turbo inline-4 · est., 2017 FWD | 208 | FWD / AWD (4MATIC) | 6.9 s | Manufacturer [13][14][15][16] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class runs 0-60 mph in 4.0 to 6.3 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest CLA-Class in our data is the CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 S Coupe (2024–2026) at 4.0 seconds.
How fast is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
By published 0-60 mph times: AMG CLA 45 S Coupe 4.0 s (416 hp); AMG CLA 35 Coupe 4.8 s (302 hp); CLA 250 Coupe 6.3 s (221 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
The quickest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class to 60 mph is the CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 S Coupe (2024–2026), at 4.0 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 416 hp. Edition 1 release.
Sources
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S “Edition 1” (April 2024).
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2025 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates (MY25 pricing).
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2026 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates (MY26 pricing).
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 CLA Coupe Quick Reference Guide.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Coupe Specifications.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2022 CLA Coupe Quick Reference Guide.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 CLA 250 Coupe and CLA 250 4MATIC Coupe Specifications.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Coupe Specifications.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2023 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates (MY23 pricing overview).
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 Coupe Specifications.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — Model Year 2016-2017 Suggested Retail Prices.
- Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117) (secondary).
- Velocity Journal — 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class configurations (US).
- Cars.com — 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class specs.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2017 CLA250 Coupe and CLA250 4MATIC Coupe Specifications.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2019 CLA Coupe Quick Reference Guide.