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2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Class: Compact Cars
Body styles: Cla250 4dr Coupe FWD, Cla250 4matic 4dr Coupe AWD, Cla45 Amg
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best): 29 combined · 24 city / 36 hwy
Length: 182.3–184.6 in
Curb weight: 3,263–3,494 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 20 for similar models.
No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 22 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 182 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,263 lb (Cla250 4dr Coupe FWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (24 city / 36 highway), 8% better than the 2017 compact car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2017

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2016 CLA-Class — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 CLA-Class →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Cla250 4dr Coupe FWD	182.3 in	70.1 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	61 / 60.6 in	3,263 lb	61/39
Cla250 4matic 4dr Coupe AWD	182.3 in	70.1 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	61 / 60.6 in	3,395 lb	61/39
Cla45 Amg	184.6 in	70.1 in	55.9 in	106.3 in	61 / 60.6 in	3,494 lb	61/39

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
CLA250	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM7)	Front-Wheel Drive	24 / 36 / 29	+8%	$2,850	311
CLA250 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM7)	4-Wheel Drive	23 / 32 / 27	0%	$3,050	336
CLA250 4matic FFV	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM7)	4-Wheel Drive	23 / 32 / 27	0%	$3,050	336
AMG CLA45 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM7)	4-Wheel Drive	23 / 30 / 26	-3%	$3,150	348

7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

7/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

26.9 MPG2017 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.

Similar 2017 compact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (this car)	29 MPG	Not rated	0
2017 BMW 3 Series	36 MPG	★★★★★	0
2017 Lexus IS	26 MPG	Not rated	2
2017 Audi A4	31 MPG	Not rated	6
2017 Audi A3	34 MPG	Not rated	5
2017 Audi A5	26 MPG	Not rated	3
2017 Volvo S60	29 MPG	★★★★★	6

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.

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Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other CLA-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2027 CLA-Class	33	185.8 in	Not rated
2026 CLA-Class	30	184.6 in	Not rated
2025 CLA-Class	30	184.6 in	Not rated
2024 CLA-Class	30	184.6 in	Not rated
2023 CLA-Class	29	184.6 in	Not rated
2022 CLA-Class	29	184.6 in	Not rated
2021 CLA-Class	29	184.6 in	Not rated
2020 CLA-Class	28	184.6 in	Not rated
2019 CLA-Class	29	182.3 in	Not rated
2018 CLA-Class	29	182.3 in	Not rated
2016 CLA-Class	30	182.3 in	Not rated
2015 CLA-Class	30	182.3 in	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →