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2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Trim Levels & Specs

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Specifications

Compare important 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims Base CLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Exterior length 182.3
Exterior body width 70.0
Exterior height 56.6
Horsepower 208 hp
Torque 258 lb-ft.
Curb weight 3395
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 4334
Wheelbase 106.3
Turning radius 18.0 ''
Front legroom 40.2
Rear legroom 27.1
Front headroom 38
Rear headroom 35
Front shoulder room 56
Rear shoulder room 53
Payload 1,070 lbs.

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the CLA-Class, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims Base CLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Air conditioning, front dual zone automatic
Air filter std
Underseat ducts std
Cargo concealed storage std
Cargo tie downs std
Clock in-dash
Compass opt
Cruise control std
Cupholders front and rear
Gear shift knob trim urethane
12V DC power outlet 3
Overhead console mini with storage
Floor console full
Floor mats carpeted front and rear
Front windows power
Rear windows power
1-touch window up front and rear
1-touch window down front and rear
Programmable garage door opener opt
Instrumentation analog
Tachometer std
Trip computer std
Water temp gauge std
Low fuel warning std
Service interval warning std
Exterior temperature display std
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger
Rear window defogger std
Rear view mirror day-night
Remote trunk release power
Retained accessory power std
Seatback storage pockets 2
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column std
Steering wheel material leather/metal-look
Adaptive cruise control opt

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims Base CLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Antenna window grid
Body material fully galvanized steel
Paint clearcoat monotone
Grille trim with chrome bar
Fog/driving lights rear
Door count 4 doors
Rear cargo door trunk
Tinted windows light
Rear window type fixed
Mirrors dual power remote
Heated door mirrors std
Sunroof 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler lip
Wheels 17 machined aluminum
Mirrors, auto dimming driver

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims Base CLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Front seat type sport
Standard seating 5
Front driver seat direction controls 10-way power
Front passenger seat direction controls 8-way
Lumbar support driver
Front armrests center
Front head restraints fixed
Heated front seats driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Memory driver
Rear seats 60-40 bench
Rear armrest with pass-thru
Rear head restraints 3 - fixed
Seat trim MB-Tex leatherette

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Entertainment System

Some 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims Base CLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Radio AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, seek-scan
CD player in-dash mounted single
MP3 capability std
Auxiliary input jack std
DVD-Audio opt
Steering wheel audio controls std
Voice recognition opt
Speakers 8
Amplifier 450W
Navigation system yes with voice activation
1st row LCD screen 2
Bluetooth Compatibility std

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Safety and Security Features

Each 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims Base CLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row
Occupancy sensor std
Traction control ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners front
Headlights halogen
Exterior light control fully automatic
Delay-off headlamps std
Daytime running lights std
Door curb lights 4
Illuminated entry std
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors)
Keyless access system std
Panic alarm std
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock
Content theft deterrent alarm system std
Ignition disable std
Theft deterrent radio std
Low tire pressure warning std
Parking assist PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist
Airbags, knee protection driver and passenger
Lane departure warning Lane Keeping Assist
Blind spot sensor opt
In-Vehicle Assistance Service std
Stolen vehicle tracking std

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Mechanical Features

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims Base CLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Engine 2.0L I-4
Brakes 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel
Brake assist std
Drive type front-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel
Steering rack and pinion
Speed sensitive steering std
Suspension tuning regular
Front suspension type strut
Front anti-roll bar std
Front shocks gas-pressurized
Front springs coil
Rear suspension type multi-link
Rear anti-roll bar std
Rear shocks gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil
Electronic stability system std
Sequential shift control std
Transmission 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD
Axle ratio 4.13
Turbocharger intercooled turbo

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Other Specs

In general, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims Base CLA250 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan, Engine: 2.0L I-4
Luggage capacity 13.1 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity 13.1 cu.ft.
Base engine size 2.0 liters
Base engine type I-4
Horsepower rpm 5,500
Torque rpm 1,250
Fuel tank capacity 14.8 gal.
EPA mileage estimates 26 City / 38 Hwy
Driver information center std
Lighting - glovebox std
Lighting - map lights front and rear
Lighting - dome light fade
Lighting - cargo light std
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts front
Engine - valvetrain DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) 48/50,000
Tires P225/45HR17.0 BSW run flat AS
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent
Windshield wipers - rain sensing std

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class competitors

  • 2016 Acura ILX

    • MSRP $27,900
    • Engine: 2.4L I-4
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Audi A3

    • MSRP $30,900 - $39,600
    • Engine: 1.8L I-4
    • MPG: 23 / 33
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Volvo S60

    • MSRP $33,950 - $59,300
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 37
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 BMW 228

    • MSRP $32,850 - $40,650
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • MPG: 22 / 34
    • Seating Capacity: 4
  • 2016 Buick Regal

    • MSRP $27,065 - $34,065
    • Engine: 2.4L I-4
    • MPG: 19 / 31
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Buick Verano

    • MSRP $21,065 - $26,505
    • Engine: 2.4L I-4
    • MPG: 21 / 32
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Buick Cascada

    • MSRP $33,065
    • Engine: 1.6L I-4
    • MPG: 20 / 27
    • Seating Capacity: 4
  • 2016 Hyundai Sonata

    • MSRP $21,750 - $28,925
    • Engine: 2.4L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 38
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 Volkswagen Eos

    • MSRP $31,995
    • Engine:
  • 2016 Nissan Altima

    • MSRP $22,500 - $32,090
    • Engine: 2.5L I-4
    • MPG: 27 / 39
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2016 BMW M2

    • MSRP $51,700
    • Engine: 3.0L I-6
    • MPG: 18 / 26
    • Seating Capacity: 4
  • 2017 Acura ILX

    • MSRP $27,990 - $34,980
    • Engine: 2.4L I-4
    • MPG: 25 / 35
    • Seating Capacity: 5
  • 2017 BMW 230

    • MSRP $32,850 - $40,650
    • Engine: 2.0L I-4
    • Seating Capacity: 4

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2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class specs

Wheel Offset 38 - 50 mm
Lug Nut Size M14 x 1.5
Horsepower 208 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 5x112
Interior Look