2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class Review

It's not often that the term affordability and Mercedes-Benz are forged together in one concept. Until the petite CLA class joined the family, making the infamous Mercedes-Benz brand both luxurious and affordable. While some aspects of this model are still being perfected, the overall experience of the car holds true to the highly acclaimed reputation of Mercedes-Benz. This review details the CLA 250 in its entirety.

Mercedes-Benz has a reputation for luxury and comfort, but rarely does one think of a Mercedes as being affordable. The brand hopes to change that--somewhat--with the new CLA Class. The brand's smallest car in America, the CLA Class is a four-door coupe that puts style at the forefront. Priced to start around $30,000, the CLA also offers a strong value proposition. Style plus value? It's an intriguing mix. Fortunately, the CLA also promises decent performance, with the base CLA 250 rated at 208 horsepower and 6.7 seconds to 60 mph thanks to a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels (or optionally, all four wheels). Gas mileage isn't officially rated yet, but it should be good--we expect at least 30 mpg on the highway.

— 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Review