Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

How does the Mercedes-Benz CLA stack up against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

SpecMercedes-Benz CLAMercedes-Benz S-Class
Horsepower (max)302 hp791 hp
0-60 mph (fastest)5.3 s3.1 s
0-100 km/h (fastest)5.6 s3.3 s
Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)180 mph (290 km/h)
Body styleCompact four-door coupe, electric + ICEFull-size luxury sedan
GenerationMMA Electric / C118 ICEW223 / V223
Production2025 – present2020 – present
Mercedes-Benz CLA specs →Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs →