2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe 250

Coupe · 2.0L Turbo I4 · FWD

78/100

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

Specifications

Engine	2.0L Turbo I4
Horsepower	221 hp
Torque	258 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6.6 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	4
Combined MPG	25 mpg (21 city / 31 hwy)
Range	441 miles
MSRP	$44,000
Body style	Coupe

The verdict

What's good

Swoopy, eye-catching shape
Budget-friendly luxury entry
Simple, economical to run
Contemporary tech-forward interior

What's not

Front wheels handle all the power
Rear seat cramped for adults
Interior materials feel mid-tier
Small, awkward cargo opening

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.

Its hand-built AMG sibling, the M139, makes up to 416 hp — the most powerful series-production four-cylinder ever.
Kölleda is one of the largest engine plants in Europe.

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The six sub-scores behind the 78 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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