Mercedes-Benz CLA Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz CLA transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7G-DCT, 7G DCT SPEEDSHIFT, 8 G-DCT, 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT, 8G-DCT
    • Average acceleration: 6.7 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6138 rpm
    • Average torque: 337 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1461 kg / 3222 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2136 kg / 4710 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA through generations

  • CLA 180 —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • CLA 180d —7G-DCT (260 Nm)
  • CLA 200 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • CLA 220 —7G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • CLA 250 —7G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 35 —7G DCT SPEEDSHIFT (400 Nm)
  • CLA 200d —8 G-DCT (320 Nm)
  • CLA 220d —8 G-DCT (400 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 45 —8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT (480 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 45 S —8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT (500 Nm)
  • CLA 250e —8G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • CLA 180 6 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 180d 7G-DCT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220 7G-DCT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 250 7G-DCT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 35 7G DCT SPEEDSHIFT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200d 8 G-DCT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220d 8 G-DCT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 45 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 45 S 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT—3.8 s to 60 mph (4 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 250e 8G-DCT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • AMG CLA 35 7G DCT SPEEDSHIFT—5800-6100 rpm.
  • AMG CLA 45 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT—6500 rpm.
  • AMG CLA 45 S 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT—6750 rpm.
  • CLA 250e 8G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    CLA 180 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    CLA 180d Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive - -
    CLA 200 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    CLA 220 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive - -
    CLA 250 Automatic 7G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    AMG CLA 35 Automatic 7G DCT SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6100 rpm. 84%
    CLA 200d Automatic 8 G-DCT Front wheel drive - -
    CLA 220d Automatic 8 G-DCT Front wheel drive - -
    AMG CLA 45 Automatic 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    AMG CLA 45 S Automatic 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) 6750 rpm. 69%
    CLA 250e Automatic 8G-DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle CLA 180
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle CLA 180d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle CLA 200
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle CLA 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle CLA 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle AMG CLA 35
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G DCT SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 200d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle CLA 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle AMG CLA 45
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle AMG CLA 45 S
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle CLA 250e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz CLA transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 8 DCT, 7 DCT, 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT, 8G-DCT
      • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5175 rpm
      • Average torque: 337 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1503 kg / 3314 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2178 kg / 4802 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA through generations

  • CLA 180d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • CLA 200d —8 DCT (320 Nm)
  • CLA 180 —7 DCT (200 Nm)
  • CLA 220d —8 DCT (400 Nm)
  • CLA 250 —7 DCT (350 Nm)
  • CLA 200 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • CLA 220 —7 DCT (300 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 35 —7 DCT (400 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 45 S —8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT (500 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 45 —8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT (480 Nm)
  • CLA 250e —8G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • CLA 180d 6 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200d 8 DCT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 180 7 DCT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220d 8 DCT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 250 7 DCT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200 6 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220 7 DCT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 35 7 DCT—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 45 S 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—3.8 s to 60 mph (4 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 45 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 250e 8G-DCT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • CLA 180d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • CLA 180 7 DCT—5500 rpm.
  • CLA 220d 8 DCT—3800 rpm.
  • CLA 200 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • AMG CLA 45 S 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—6750 rpm.
  • CLA 250e 8G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    CLA 180d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    CLA 200d Automatic 8 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    CLA 180 Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    CLA 220d Automatic 8 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 3800 rpm. 96%
    CLA 250 Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    CLA 200 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    CLA 220 Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    AMG CLA 35 Automatic 7 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    AMG CLA 45 S Automatic 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) 6750 rpm. 69%
    AMG CLA 45 Automatic 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    CLA 250e Automatic 8G-DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle CLA 180d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 200d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle CLA 180
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle CLA 200
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle AMG CLA 35
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle AMG CLA 45 S
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle AMG CLA 45
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle CLA 250e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz CLA transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 G-DCT, 7 DCT
      • Average acceleration: 7.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4763 rpm
      • Average torque: 318 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1404 kg / 3096 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2034 kg / 4485 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA through generations

  • CLA 180d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • CLA 250 —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • CLA 200 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • CLA 200d —7 G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 45 —7 DCT (475 Nm)
  • CLA 220d —7 G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • CLA 180 —7 G-DCT (260 Nm)
  • CLA 220 —7 G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • CLA 180d 6 MT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 250 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200d 7 G-DCT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 45 7 DCT—4 s to 60 mph (4.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220d 7 G-DCT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 180 7 G-DCT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220 7 G-DCT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • CLA 180d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • CLA 250 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • CLA 200 6 MT—5300 rpm.
  • CLA 200d 7 G-DCT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • AMG CLA 45 7 DCT—6000 rpm.
  • CLA 220d 7 G-DCT—3600-3800 rpm.
  • CLA 180 7 G-DCT—5000 rpm.
  • CLA 220 7 G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    CLA 180d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    CLA 250 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    CLA 200 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    CLA 200d Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    AMG CLA 45 Automatic 7 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    CLA 220d Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 3600-3800 rpm. 96%
    CLA 180 Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    CLA 220 Automatic 7 G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle CLA 180d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 250
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 200
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle CLA 200d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle AMG CLA 45
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600-3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 180
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle CLA 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz CLA transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 G-DCT, 6 MT, 7 DCT
      • Average acceleration: 7.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4763 rpm
      • Average torque: 311 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1441 kg / 3177 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2071 kg / 4567 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA through generations

  • CLA 200d —7 G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • CLA 180d —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • CLA 200 —7 G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • CLA 250 —7 G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • CLA 220d —7 G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 45 —7 DCT (475 Nm)
  • CLA 180 —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • CLA 220 —7 G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • CLA 200d 7 G-DCT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 180d 6 MT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200 7 G-DCT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 250 7 G-DCT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220d 7 G-DCT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 45 7 DCT—4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 180 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220 7 G-DCT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • CLA 200d 7 G-DCT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • CLA 180d 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • CLA 200 7 G-DCT—5300 rpm.
  • CLA 250 7 G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • CLA 220d 7 G-DCT—3600-3800 rpm.
  • AMG CLA 45 7 DCT—6000 rpm.
  • CLA 180 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • CLA 220 7 G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    CLA 200d Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    CLA 180d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    CLA 200 Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    CLA 250 Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    CLA 220d Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 3600-3800 rpm. 96%
    AMG CLA 45 Automatic 7 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    CLA 180 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    CLA 220 Automatic 7 G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle CLA 200d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 180d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle CLA 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600-3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle AMG CLA 45
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 180
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle CLA 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz CLA transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7G-DCT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4686 rpm
      • Average torque: 309 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1495 kg / 3296 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2170 kg / 4785 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA through generations

  • CLA 200 CDI —7G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • CLA 220 CDI —7G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • CLA 180 CDI —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • CLA 180 —7G-DCT (200 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 45 —7G-DCT (450 Nm)
  • CLA 250 —7G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • CLA 200 —7G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • CLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 180 CDI 6 MT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 180 7G-DCT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 45 7G-DCT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 250 7G-DCT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200 7G-DCT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • CLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT—3600-4400 rpm.
  • CLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT—3400-4000 rpm.
  • CLA 180 CDI 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • CLA 180 7G-DCT—5000 rpm.
  • AMG CLA 45 7G-DCT—6000 rpm.
  • CLA 250 7G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • CLA 200 7G-DCT—5300 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    CLA 200 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 3600-4400 rpm. 96%
    CLA 220 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 3400-4000 rpm. 96%
    CLA 180 CDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    CLA 180 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    AMG CLA 45 Automatic 7G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    CLA 250 Automatic 7G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    CLA 200 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle CLA 200 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 220 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3400-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 180 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 180
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle AMG CLA 45
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle CLA 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz CLA transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7G-DCT, 7 DCT
      • Average acceleration: 7.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4800 rpm
      • Average torque: 317 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1541 kg / 3398 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2216 kg / 4886 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA through generations

  • CLA 200 CDI —7G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • CLA 220 CDI —7G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • CLA 180 —7G-DCT (200 Nm)
  • CLA 200 —7G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • CLA 250 —7G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • AMG CLA 45 —7 DCT (450 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • CLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 180 7G-DCT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 200 7G-DCT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • CLA 250 7G-DCT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG CLA 45 7 DCT—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • CLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT—3400-4400 rpm.
  • CLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT—3600-3800 rpm.
  • CLA 180 7G-DCT—5000 rpm.
  • CLA 200 7G-DCT—5300 rpm.
  • CLA 250 7G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • AMG CLA 45 7 DCT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    CLA 200 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 3400-4400 rpm. 96%
    CLA 220 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 3600-3800 rpm. 96%
    CLA 180 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    CLA 200 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    CLA 250 Automatic 7G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    AMG CLA 45 Automatic 7 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle CLA 200 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3400-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 220 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600-3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle CLA 180
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle CLA 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle CLA 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG CLA 45
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%