Mercedes-Benz CLA 200

Upgrades

• The C117 introduced the CLA as Mercedes’ first four-door coupe in the compact segment.
• With a drag coefficient of 0.23, the C117 was the world’s most aerodynamic production car at launch.
• The C117 shares the MFA platform with the A-Class (W176), but with a lower, coupe-like roofline.
• New M270 petrol and OM651 diesel engines replaced the older units.

Fixes

• The A-Class W176’s higher roofline — the CLA got a lower coupe line.
• The A-Class’s older engines — the M270/OM651 are more thrifty.
• The A-Class W176’s interior — the CLA feels sportier and more exclusive.
• The A-Class’s higher drag — the CLA (0.23 Cd) is more aerodynamic.

Engine & drivetrain

The diesel range runs from the 1.5 (CLA 180d) to the 2.1 (CLA 200d/220d). The manual keeps the price down.

Style & character

The C117’s flowing four-door coupe design gives it a genuinely premium, distinctive feel. It’s the CLA that defined the segment.