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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC

Sedan · 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD

74/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine2.0L Turbo I4
Horsepower221 hp
Torque258 lb-ft
0–60 mph6.1 sec
Top speed130 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG28 mpg (24 city / 34 hwy)
Range484 miles
MSRP$44,750
Body styleSedan

The verdict

What's good

  • Most accessible Mercedes sedan
  • Slick dual-screen tech layout
  • Nimble and easy to maneuver
  • Grippy all-wheel-drive security

What's not

  • Jittery ride on poor surfaces
  • Snug rear quarters
  • Materials not fully luxury-grade
  • Cabin lets in highway noise

The engine

M260

2.0L Turbo I4

Mercedes' M260 turbo-four spools quickly and runs refined, tuned for smooth, upscale daily drivability rather than outright drama in the brand's entry models.

Built at Mercedes' Kölleda engine plant, it shares its core architecture with the fearsome AMG-tuned versions that hold the title of the world's most powerful production four-cylinder.

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