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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
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Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Car A
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Delivers serious performance—3.9 s to 100 km/h and 270 km/h top speed—while still offering 5 seats and a 460 L trunk. A strong fit for drivers who need family-capable practicality but prioritize acceleration and response.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
Combining compact 5-seat practicality with standout performance and efficiency for its class, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG is quick without being thirsty. It suits buyers who want a rapid, city-friendly performance car with solid safety standing and reasonable running costs.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 66 / 63
City 52 / 53
Budget / value 54 / 55
Road trip 43 / 41
Performance 38 / 36
Cargo 25 / 20
Practical 51 / 50
Premium 55 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45

  • 3.9 s 0–100 km/h and 270 km/h top speed for standout performance
  • 421 hp and 500 Nm enable confident overtakes and highway merging
  • Seats 5 with a 460 L trunk, workable for growing families and city errands
  • 8.2 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class and good value at this price point

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick for its segment: 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s boosts confidence for overtakes and ramps
  • Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km given the 421 hp output
  • Compact size suits city driving and parking
  • Seats 5 with a usable 370 L trunk for everyday family needs

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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