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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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 safety8.2 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG blends compact family practicality with serious performance, pairing five-seat usability and a 435 L trunk with top-tier power and brisk acceleration. It’s efficient for its class and good value among performance compacts, though FWD and modest cargo space limit winter and cargo-heavy roles.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 66 / 56
City 52 / 51
Budget / value 54 / 36
Road trip 43 / 42
Performance 38 / 36
Cargo 25 / 24
Practical 51 / 36
Premium 55 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 Mercedes-Benz GLA 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 GLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick performance for confident passing and merges (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s).
  • Top-tier power from a 2.0L turbo (421 hp, 500 Nm) for an engaging drive.
  • Usable daily with 5 seats and a 435 L trunk for family needs.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.1 L/100 km and good value in its segment.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 uses 8.2 L/100km vs 9.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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