The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 is one of the C 178 model family from Mercedes-Benz.
The power is produced by a turbocharged engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This powerplant features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 134 bhp (136 PS/100 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 200 N·m (148 lb·ft/20.4 kgm) at 1600-4500 rpm.
The engine drives the wheels by means of an 8 speed automatic gearbox.
Its quoted weight at the kerb is 1695 kg.
It is claimed to manage a top speed of 218 km/h (135 mph), officially quoted fuel consumption figures are 7/4.7/4.2/4.9/4.9 l/100km low/medium/high/extra-high/combined WLTP, and carbon dioxide emissions are 111.0 g/km.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | |||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2790 mm | 109.8 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1608 mm | 63.3 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1604 mm | 63.1 inches | |
| Length | 4723 mm | 185.9 inches | |
| Width | 1855 mm | 73 inches | |
| Height | 1450 mm | 57.1 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1695 kg | 3737 lb | |
| Weight distribution | 58.7% front | ||
| fuel tank capacity | 43 litres | 9.5 [11.4] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | turbocharged petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz/HORSE | ||
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| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 1.5 litre 1499 cc (91.475 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 75 × 84.83 mm
2.95 × 3.34 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Valve gear | double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 136 PS (134 bhp) (100 kW) at 5500 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 200 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.4 kgm) at 1600-4500 rpm |
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| Specific output | 66.7 kW/litre 90.6 ps/litre 89.4 bhp/litre 1.46 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
133.42 Nm/litre
1.61 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | |||
| Fuel system | direct petrol injection | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1676.6 kPa (243.2 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | 6500 rpm | ||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 374.75 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Turbo | ||
| Compressor | |||
| Intercooler | |||
| Catalytic converter | |||
| Hybrid drivetrain | |||
| Secondary motor type | EQboost mild hybrid system | ||
| Secondary power | 30.0 PS (29.6 bhp, 22.1 kW) @ 000 rpm | ||
| Secondary torque | 200.0 Nm (148 ft·lb, 20 kgm) | ||
| Maximum system output | 156.0 PS | ||
| Maximum system torque | 280.0 N·m | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | |||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | |||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | 218 km/h (135 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 80.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 58.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 79.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 16.96 kg/kW 28.33 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | 7/4.7/4.2/4.9/4.9 l/100km low/medium/high/extra-high/combined WLTP | ||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | 7.0/4.7/4.2/4.9/4.9 l/100km WLTP | ||
| km/litre | 14.3/21.3/23.8/20.4/20.4 km/l WLTP | ||
| UK MPG | 40.4/60.1/67.3/57.6/57.6 UK MPG WLTP | ||
| US MPG | 33.6/50.0/56.0/48.0/48.0 US MPG WLTP | ||
| Carbon dioxide emissions | 111.0 g/km NEDC | ||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
| VED band (UK) | C | ||
| CO2 Effizienz (DE) | A+ | ||
| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | transverse | ||
| Drive wheels | front wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | power assisted rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 17 | ||
| Tyres rear | 205/55 R 17 | ||
| Brakes F/R | VeDi/Di-S-ABS | ||
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| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 8 speed automatic | ||
| Top gear ratio | |||
| Final drive ratio | |||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 856856 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| Model family | C 178 | ||
| RAC rating | 14.0 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 added 2026-06-09. Last modified 2026-06-16. |
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