Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118 vs Mercedes-Benz EQA H243: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Mercedes-Benz · 2019–2025
CLA-Class C118
- Power
- 85 kW116 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.7 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,395 kg
Mercedes-Benz · 2021–present
EQA H243
- Power
- 140 kW190 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: CLA-Class C118 2 EQA H243 3
- Family CLA-Class C118 Boot: 450 l vs 340 l
- City EQA H243 Length: 4,463 mm vs 4,688 mm
- Long trips CLA-Class C118 Range: 956 km vs 426 km (estimated)
- Performance EQA H243 0–100 km/h: 8.9 s vs 10.7 s
- Off-road EQA H243 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Crossover vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan
In plain words
Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.7 s for Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118. Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118 is 225 mm longer than Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 (4,688 mm vs 4,463 mm). Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118 has the bigger boot: 450 l against 340 l. Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118 is the older design (from 2019); Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 arrived in 2021. Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 is still in production; Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118 is not. On the catalog figures, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118 is the pick for family and long trips; the Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 is the pick for city, performance and off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | CLA-Class C118 | EQA H243 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 475 | C · 458 |
| Power | 35 | 36 |
| Grip | 39 | 40 |
| Handling | 70 | 62 |
| Top speed | 40 | 23 |
| Launch | 29 | 37 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 EQA H243250 · electric · 140 kW (190 PS) 16.51 sat 132 km/h
- 2 CLA-Class C118CLA 180 d · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) 17.44 sat 126 km/h · +0.93 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| CLA-Class C118 | EQA H243 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,688 mm184.6 in | 4,463 mm175.7 in −225 mm −8.9 in −4.8% |
| Width | 1,830 mm72.0 in | 1,834 mm72.2 in +4 mm +0.2 in +0.2% |
| Height | 1,439 mm56.7 in | 1,620 mm63.8 in +181 mm +7.1 in +12.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm107.4 in | 2,729 mm107.4 in |
| Boot | 450 l15.9 cu ft | 340 l12.0 cu ft −110 l −3.9 cu ft −24.4% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs CLA-Class C118 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118 | Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | CLA 180 d · diesel · 85 kW (116 PS) | 250 · electric · 140 kW (190 PS) |
| Production years | 2019–2025 | 2021–present |
| Body | Sedan | Crossover |
| Class | No data | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 85 kW (116 PS) 114 hp | 140 kW (190 PS) 188 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 85–310 kW (116–421 PS) 114–416 hp | 140–215 kW (190–292 PS) 188–288 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 260 Nm 192 lb-ft | 375 Nm 277 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 10.7 s | 8.9 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 205 km/h 127 mph Better | 160 km/h 99 mph |
| Power per tonne | 61 kW/t 74 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Engine | 4 cyl | No data |
| Gearbox | No data | single-speed |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,688 mm 184.6 in | 4,463 mm 175.7 in |
| Width | 1,830 mm 72.0 in | 1,834 mm 72.2 in |
| Height | 1,439 mm 56.7 in | 1,620 mm 63.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm 107.4 in | 2,729 mm 107.4 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 450 l 15.9 cu ft Better | 340 l 12.0 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 43 l 11.4 gal US | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 4.5 l/100 km 52.3 mpg US | No data |
| CO₂ | 119 g/km | No data |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,110/year estimated | No data |
| Range on a full tank | 956 km 594 mi estimated | No data |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | No data | 67 kWh |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | No data | 426 km 265 mi |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2019) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Country, Drive, Wheelbase.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel.