2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300 |
Engine | |
| 2.0L Inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive | 2.0L Inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive |
Horsepower | |
| 221 hp | 255 hp |
MPG (City/Highway) | |
| 26/36 * | 25/35 * |
0 to 60 Miles Per Hour | |
| 6.3 seconds ** | 6.0 seconds ** |
Transmission | |
| 8-speed dual-clutch automatic | 9-speed automatic |
Rear Legroom | |
| 33.9 inches | 36.0 inches |
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz C 300
Serving McKinney, TX
As you search for a small luxury car that will delight you with its exceptional engineering, the Mercedes-Benz CLA and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are strong options to consider. Often, our customers ask about differences between the entry-level trims for these models. What can you expect from the 2025 CLA 250 and the 2025 C 300?
Performance
The CLA 250 is a subcompact four-door coupe that is appointed with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. This engine puts out 221 horsepower and features an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It is available with your choice of front-wheel drive or 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. The C 300 is a compact sedan that is outfitted with a turbo 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine as well. This engine, however, generates 255 horsepower and is tied to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The C 300 is available with rear-wheel or 4MATIC® all-wheel drive.
Appearance
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 commands the road with its sharp, sleek design. Racing across the hood and sides, crisp definition lines add a sense of power. The sides are deeply contoured. At the front end, the wide grille is styled with well-spaced columns as well as large air inlets that flank the lower fascia. The headlights are remarkable with a small LED bulb wrapped on three sides by a thick LED element.
The C 300 has a regal look with a tall yet strongly angled roof and beautifully smooth sides. An upper crease runs from front to rear across the sides. The C 300 has a larger grille with a smaller lower fascia and air vents. The headlights are pointed on both sides and are topped with an angled LED bar.
Features
If you choose to drive the CLA 250, your new car will come with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, paddle shifters, a panoramic sunroof, and synthetic leather upholstery. The CLA 250 also offers a two-zone climate control system, customizable ambient cabin lights, a 10.25-inch touch display screen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, voice assistance, forward collision mitigation, five USB-C ports, automated parking, and more.
The 2025 C 300 is available with three sub-trim options that each offer additional features. This model has some of the same features offered in the CLA 250 as well as wireless connections for smartphone apps, an 11.9-inch touch display screen, a drowsy driver monitor, a 360-degree camera, augmented reality with the navigation system, and more.
Take a Test Drive at Mercedes-Benz of McKinney
Our sales associates at Mercedes-Benz of McKinney are eager to assist with your continued comparison of the CLA 250 and C-Class. For more details and to arrange a test drive, contact us today.
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* EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.
** Stated rates of acceleration are estimated based upon manufacturer's track results and may vary depending on model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.