Comparison - Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG CLA 35 2020 - vs - Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX 2024

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Average Price: 
$
46,900
Updated: 
23 Jul 2020
$
58,125
Updated: 
01 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
Car
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2024
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.80gals
17.17gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Designo Magno Polar Silver(Matte Finish)
#B8B9B6
Cocoa Brown Metallic
#5E4024
Mountain Grey Metallic
#585657
Polar White
#E7E8E2
Jupiter Red
#970802
Polar Silver Metallic
#C1C2BD
Cosmos Black Metallic
#23221E
Lunar Blue Metallic
#223C5F
Night Black
#000000
Color: 
Storm Cloud
#636C7B
Wind Chill Pearl
#C1C4C0
Coastal Cream
#BEBEB5
Celestial Silver Metallic
#A0A0A0
Ruby Flare Pearl
#802C35
Blueprint
#343A4E
Midnight Black Metallic
#444444

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Sedan is offered in the following styles: CLA 250 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM), CLA 250 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM), and AMG CLA 45 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM).

Pros
Generous list of standard features
Athletic handling instills confidence
Luxury badging without the premium price
Potent performance from the AMG CLA 45

Cons
Engine and transmission are slow to respond at low speeds
The ride can be rather stiff
Rear seats are confining
Some interior elements aren't up to luxury-car standards

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact luxury car with finesse. Its low price is justified in its small footprint and interior, but it still looks great.

Pros
Striking design
Responsive powertrains
Comfortable front seats
Good infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto added
Confident ride

Cons
Almost nonexistent rear seat
Price tag gets crazy quickly
Unforgiving ride
Hard to enter and exit
Busy transmission

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
More spacious then standard Highlander
Gas and hybrid powertrains
USB charge ports and cupholders galore

Cons
Can get pricey
Uninteresting driving manners
Some competitors look cooler

By: 
motortrend.com

Pros
Adult-friendly third row,
acres of cargo space,
family-friendly interior amenities.

Cons
Steering feels too light,
Hybrid Max powertrain only available in top two trims,
bland styling.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
23.00mpg
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.40L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
at 1 800rpm
400ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
221hp
at 5 800rpm
362hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.10Feet
19.03Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Electric Power Steering
Keyless Ignition
Panoramic View Monitor * with 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View
Leather-trimmed heated steering wheel
Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Sport, Eco, Normal and Snow Modes
Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with MUD & SAND, ROCK & DIRT, and NORMAL modes

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
184.60in
201.40in
Width: 
72.00in
78.30in
Height: 
56.70in
70.10in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
Front Track: 
65.30in
Rear Track: 
65.40in
Wheel Base: 
106.30in
116.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.20
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
35.40
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.20in
41.70in
Rear leg room: 
27.10in
39.50in
Front Hip Room: 
56.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.00in
60.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
97.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
13.10cu.ft
20.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.10degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3550.00lbs
4920.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), *

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Power folding heated outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators
Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -Way Power Passenger Seat
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Sport Front Seats
Leatherette/Suede
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Leather-trimmed with Ultrasuede® * front- and second-row seats;
heated front seats
heated and ventilated front seats
10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support
8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat;
seat memory function
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Folding center armrest
Heated and ventilated second-row outboard seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Interior Air Filtration
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter
individual temperature settings for driver,
front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents
Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors
Ambient interior lighting

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
Memory Card Slot
12 Total Speakers
11-speaker
JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier
12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen
wireless Apple CarPlay® * & Android Auto™

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield and front side windows
Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
Rain-sensing washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers and variable rear wiper
Windshield wiper de-icer
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 8.0 In
20 in
Wheels more: 
Performance Tires
Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
35
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear ventilated disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Turn Signal Mirrors
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Downhill Assist Control
Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
Anti-theft system with alarm
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Options

Packages: 
Premium Package
Driver Assistance Package
Multimedia Package
AMG DINAMICA Interior Package
Interior Package
AMG "Red Cut" Exclusive Package
AMG Dynamic Plus Package
Convenience Package
AMG Performance Studio Package
Exterior Options: 
AMG Performance Exhaust
19" AMG Cross-Spoke Black Wheels W/Yellow Rim
Wheel Locks
Illuminated Star
19" AMG Cross-Spoke
AMG Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
19" AMG Cross-Spoke (Black)
Panorama Sunroof
19" AMG Multispoke Wheels
Red Brake Calipers
AMG Center Cap
19" AMG Multispoke Wheels (Black)
Interior Options: 
Garmin MAP PILOT
Red Seat Belts
Compass
AMG Illuminated Door Sill Panels
AMG Performance Front Seats By Recaro
KEYLESS-GO
Black Seat Belts
Heated Front Seats
Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound System
Multicolor Ambient Cabin Lighting
Smartphone Integration
AMG Performance Steering Wheel (Nappa/DINAMICA)

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Nut Brown, leather
#594A45
Sahara Beige/Black, leather
#CFCAC7
Black, leatherette
#000000
Black w/Red Stitching, leatherette/suede
#000000
Black/Red Cut, leather
#000000