Mercedes-Benz · Coupé · 2019–2025
Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 Coupé
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
3.7 / 5.0 · Based on 6 engine variants Most Fun Engine
381–421 PS
2.0L Turbo AMG Benzin
CLA 45 AMG — Elegant Sprinter
Fun to Drive! Most Reliable Engine
109–163 PS
1.3L Turbo Benzin
5 weaknesses
Good ChoiceEngine Overview
The Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 Coupé is available with 11 engine variants — from 90 to 421 hp.
CLA 180 d
2019 2025
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
CLA 200 d
2019 2025
Be Careful 11 weaknesses
CLA 220 d
2019 2025
Be Careful 11 weaknesses
AMG CLA 35
2019 2025
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
AMG CLA 45
2019 2025
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
AMG CLA 45 S
2019 2025
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
CLA 180
2019 2025
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
CLA 200 Engine Change
2019 2025
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
2019 2025
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
CLA 220
2019 2025
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
CLA 250
2019 2025
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
CLA 250 e
2020 2025
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 8G-DCT with Rough Gear Changes The 8-speed dual clutch gearbox in the CLA C118 occasionally shows rough gear changes, especially when downshifting and in crawl mode. Software updates help temporarily; clutch packs wear at higher mileages. Symptoms: Jolt during gear change, abrupt clutch engagement when pulling away, gearbox drops out of 1st gear from 50,000 km | High |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 Coupé have? +
The Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 as Coupé has 44 known weaknesses, 7 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: M282 (1.3L Turbo), M139 (2.0L Turbo AMG).
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 Coupé worth buying used? +
The Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 Coupé is a good choice as a used car — 2 of 6 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee