2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA vs C-Class

If you are looking for the best in passenger transportation, Mercedes-Benz is undoubtedly at the top of your list. Especially when it comes to four-door sedans and coupes, Mercedes-Benz is one of, if not the best, auto manufacturer in the world. In America, the first two entry-level Mercedes-Benz vehicles are the CLA and the C-Class. With affordable price tags and enjoyable drive ways, the C-Class and the CLA share many of the same traits, but there are some key differences that make them unique in noteworthy ways. 

First, we must address the nomenclature incongruence. The CLA is considered a Coupe by Mercedes-Benz, but not because of the number of doors it has. The CLA and the C-Class both have four doors, but the CLA has a lower roofline with more aggressive curvature behind the back seats. This makes for less interior room, but it also gives the CLA some extra space in the trunk. Contrary to popular belief, the CLA Coupe is actually longer than the C-Class by .2 inches, but does have a shorter wheelbase.