For 2020, the hindquarters are much easier on the eyes, with sleek taillights and a license plate that's been lowered, making room for the Mercedes-Benz star to take center stage.
The 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine puts out 221 horsepower, 13 more ponies than before, while torque remains the same at 258 pound-feet.
While that is more than enough power to have fun on country roads, the straight-line performance of the CLA 250 is a bit pokey: 6.2 seconds from 0 to 60 mph.
You can get yourself into a 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 for $36,650; add $2,000 for all-wheel drive. However, this tester here with a bunch of options comes out to $54,110, including $995 for destination.
