Mercedes-Benz · Wagon · 2013–2019
Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 T-Modell
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.7 / 5.0 · Based on 6 engine variants Most Fun Engine
360–387 PS
2.0L Turbo AMG Benzin
Hot-Hatch in Coupé Clothing
Fun to Drive! Problem Engine
120–204 PS
2.1L Diesel Diesel
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 T-Modell is available with 10 engine variants — from 75 to 387 hp.
CLA 180 d
2015 2019
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
CLA 180 d Shooting Brake
2015 2016
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
CLA 200 d
2015 2019
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
CLA 220 d
2015 2019
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
CLA Shooting Brake 220 CDI Engine Change
2013 2014
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2013 2014
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
CLA 180
2015 2019
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
CLA 200
2015 2019
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
CLA 250
2016 2019
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
CLA 45 AMG Engine Change
2015 2016
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
2016 2019
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
CLA Shooting Brake 250 Engine Change
2013 2019
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2013 2019
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 7G-DCT Judders When Pulling Away and During Gear Changes The 7-speed dual clutch gearbox in the CLA C117 tends toward juddering gear changes, especially when pulling away and in traffic. Clutch packs wear prematurely with intensive urban use. Software updates help temporarily; at high mileages a gearbox oil change is needed. Symptoms: Juddering and vibrations when pulling away, abrupt clutch engagement, harsh downshift at traffic lights from 60,000 km | High |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 T-Modell have? +
The Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 as T-Modell has 47 known weaknesses, 7 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Be Careful: M270DE16 (1.6L Turbo), M270DE20 (2.0L Turbo), M133 (2.0L Turbo AMG), OM607 (1.5L Diesel), OM651DE18 (1.8L Diesel). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'.
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 T-Modell worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 T-Modell — 1 of 6 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee