Comparison: Ground clearance Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. competitors 2025

When discussing the poetry of automotive design, the sweeping lines and pulse-quickening aesthetics of the Mercedes-Benz CLA cannot be overlooked. But let's park the aesthetics for a moment and delve beneath the seductive exterior to evaluate a crucial yet often unsung hero of automotive specifications - the ground clearance. This underbelly measurement might not quicken pulses at first mention, yet it plays a pivotal role in defining the vehicle's practicality, comfort, and even its capacity to flirt with less-beaten paths.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Traversing through the annals of Mercedes-Benz CLA's lineage, it's evident that its ground clearance has experienced a modest evolution. Initially, data on the inaugural CLA CLA 117 (2013-2016) model's ground clearance appears shrouded in mystery - akin to a state secret. Moving swiftly along, however, to the facelifted CLA CLA 117 (2016-2019), where the clearance hovers at a precise 94mm. This evolutionary tale breathes a new chapter with the latest CLA CLA 118 (2019-2023) model, where the clearance has been gently coaxed upwards to a more commanding 104mm. But as if to remind us that evolution is not a linear journey towards the sky, the most current iteration, the CLA CLA 118 (1. Facelift) 2023-now, takes a slight bow to 99mm. This gentle dance over millimeters underscores the nuanced balancing act between performance, comfort, and aesthetics that Mercedes-Benz engineers navigate.

Mercedes-Benz CLA generations

(Ground clearance)
1. CLA, Model year 2013 (CLA 117) ? mm
2. CLA, Model year 2016 (CLA 117 (1. Facelift)) 94 mm
3. CLA, Model year 2019 (CLA 118) 104 mm
4. CLA, Model year 2023 (CLA 118 (1. Facelift)) 99 mm
5. CLA, Model year 2025 (CLA 174) ? mm
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (CLA 117) from 2013 and last generation (CLA 174) from 2025 is 0cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of CLA is 0 mm.

The ground clearance compared to other Mercedes-Benz models

In the grand tapestry of Mercedes-Benz models, the CLA's ground clearance presents an intriguing narrative. Clustered amidst the brand's sprawling portfolio, the CLA, with its 99mm clearance, finds itself in a delicate dance with others. It stands shoulder to shoulder with its brethren, the CLA Coupé and CLA Shooting Brake, both also boasting a 99mm ground clearance. Yet, when the gaze shifts towards the more off-road inclined members of the family, such as the lofty Mercedes-Benz GLS and the G-Class, with their towering 215mm and 270mm respectively, the CLA's urbanite credentials are firmly cemented. This places the CLA in a unique position, straddling the realms of sleek urban mobility and the hint of adventure that higher clearances whisper of.

Mercedes-Benz CLA vs other current cars by Mercedes-Benz

(Ground clearance)
1. AMG GT Coupé 81 mm
2. A{class} AMG 81 mm
3. A{class} AMG Limousine 81 mm
4. CLA AMG Shooting Brake 83 mm
5. E{class} All-Terrain 85 mm
6. E{class} AMG Limousine 85 mm
7. E{class} AMG T-Modell 85 mm
8. E{class} Limousine 85 mm
9. E{class} T-Modell 85 mm
10. CLA AMG Coupé 85 mm
11. AMG SL 86 mm
12. A{class} 91 mm
13. A{class} Limousine 91 mm
14. C{class} Limousine 97 mm
15. C{class} T-Modell 97 mm
16. CLA Coupé 99 mm
17. CLA Shooting Brake 99 mm
18. EQE 102 mm
19. B{class} 104 mm
20. EQV 106 mm
21. CLE Coupé 108 mm
22. AMG GT {4door} Coupé 116 mm
23. GLB AMG 122 mm
24. Maybach S{class} Limousine 130 mm
25. S{class} Limousine 130 mm
26. EQE SUV 131 mm
27. EQS 134 mm
28. GLB 135 mm
29. C{class} All-Terrain 137 mm
30. EQS AMG 139 mm
31. GLA 143 mm
32. GLC Coupé 145 mm
33. EQE SUV AMG 154 mm
34. EQB 154 mm
35. GLA AMG 160 mm
36. EQS SUV 178 mm
37. Maybach EQS SUV 184 mm
38. GLC 187 mm
39. GLE AMG Coupé 188 mm
40. GLE Coupé 200 mm
41. GLE 205 mm
42. GLE AMG 205 mm
43. GLS 215 mm
44. GLS AMG 215 mm
45. Maybach GLS 215 mm
46. G{class} Station-Wagen {long} 241 mm
47. G{class} AMG Station-Wagen {long} 244 mm
48. G{class} EQ Station-Wagen {long} 251 mm

How does the ground clearance of the Mercedes-Benz CLA compare to it's nearest competitors?

Turning our attention to the broader battlefield of automobile manufacturers, let's indulge in a bit of automotive matchmaking. Our contender, the Mercedes-Benz CLA, with its 99mm ground clearance, is pitted against a roster of rivals from various corners of the automotive world. It looks directly into the eyes of the VW CC, both sharing a 104mm clearance in a moment of mutual respect. Yet, when the drumroll sounds for the grand entrance of the Honda NSX and the Nissan GT-R, the CLA must graciously tip its hat, acknowledging their equal 104mm stance. The plot thickens further with the BMW 2er-Reihe and the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera stepping into the ring, both towering ever so slightly with 140mm and 120mm clearances respectively. This tapestry of comparisons paints a vivid picture of where the CLA stands - firmly in the midst of a thrilling, yet fiercely contested automotive landscape.

Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. similar cars

(Ground clearance)
1. BMW 2er-Reihe Gran Coupé 2025 145 mm
2. Polestar 1 2020 142 mm
3. Lotus Emira 2022 140 mm
4. ALPINA B4/D4 (4er-Reihe) 2014 130 mm
5. Lexus RC 2016 130 mm
6. Porsche Taycan 2024 127 mm
7. Aston Martin DB11 2016 122 mm
8. Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2018 120 mm
9. BMW i8 2014 117 mm
10. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Türer Coupé 2021 116 mm
11. Nissan GT-R 2009 110 mm
12. Mercedes-Benz CLE 2023 108 mm

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