The Mercedes CLA CLA250e is a plug-in hybrid sedan whose responses are easiest to understand through the difference between how hard the engine is working and how fast it is turning.
2 generation · Sedan
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
240 km/h
Engine type
Plug-in
Transmission
Robotic
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
Turbo
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
FWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
72.2 x 81.4 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1332 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
8
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
218 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
160 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
10.6
Maximum power rpm
5500 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
450 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
2500-4000 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
6.8 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
160 hp
Maximum power ICE
117 kW
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Euro 6
Battery power
15.6 kWh
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Lithium-ion batterie
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
31 g/km
Full charge home
360 min
Power consumption
211 Watts per km
Fuel tank capacity
35 l
Full public charging time
120 min
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
71 km
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
60
Fuel consumption city
Not provided
Average consumption
1 l
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided
Dimensions & body
Doors number
4
Number of seats
4
Width
1830 mm
Height
1439 mm
Length
4688 mm
Body type
Sedan
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2729 mm
U-turn diameter
11.1 m
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1602 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
460 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1612 mm
Max weight
2200 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1725 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
140 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
C118
Vehicle class
C
Body designation
C118
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
M 282 DE 14 AL
Additional specifications
Stop
2024-01-31
Start
2019-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
Asking for acceleration in this sedan raises engine load, the share of available torque being demanded, while engine speed is how fast the crankshaft turns. An automated transmission can meet a heavy demand by holding a gear, so load climbs before revs do.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
Each front tyre has one grip budget serving both jobs at once. With drive going to the front wheels, torque applied mid-corner spends part of that budget lengthwise, leaving less for steering, which is why unwinding power restores cornering bite.
Body and Practicality
Luggage volume counts space, not shape. A sedan boot is reached through a fixed aperture behind the rear seats, so a tall or rigid object can be refused while smaller, softer bags fill the same measured capacity completely.
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