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The 2026 Acura Integra offers 24.3 cubic feet of liftback cargo space against the CLA 250 Coupe’s 11.6, returns 32 mpg combined against 30, and has ten standard airbags against eight. Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist are standard on the Integra and part of an extra-cost package on the Mercedes.
The CLA is one of the best-looking cars Mercedes makes, and the current generation carries that reputation forward. It is also priced so that its base version costs more than a fully loaded Integra.
That is worth sitting with for a moment before you look at any other number on this page.
| Specification | 2026 Acura Integra | 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Max cargo volume | 24.3 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
| Body style | 5-door liftback | 4-door coupe, no liftback |
| EPA combined | 32 mpg (FWD CVT) | 30 mpg (FWD 8-speed) |
| Adaptive dampers | Available with A-Spec and Technology Package | Additional cost, on a higher base price |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Driver Assistance Package |
| Lane Keeping Assist | Standard | Driver Assistance Package |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Available | Not available |
| Premium audio | 16-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D | 12-speaker Burmester, optional |
| Airbags | 10 | 8 |
| Front / rear legroom | 42.3 / 37.4 in | 41.8 / 33.9 in |
| Powertrain limited warranty | 6 years / 70,000 miles | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Base-trim figures as published by each manufacturer. Mercedes package content varies by model year.
24.3 cubic feet against 11.6 is more than double, and it is the liftback that does it. The CLA is a four-door coupe with a boot lid and a sharply raked rear window; the Integra’s rear glass lifts with the tailgate.
Rear legroom is 37.4 inches against 33.9 — three and a half inches, which in a car this size is the difference between a back seat adults will use and one they will complain about.
| Specification | Integra | CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Max cargo volume | 24.3 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 33.9 in |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 41.8 in |
Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist are standard on every Integra. On the CLA 250 both are inside the additional-cost Driver Assistance Package.
Adaptive dampers are available on the Integra A-Spec with Technology Package. They are also available on the CLA — at an additional cost, on a car whose base price already exceeds the highest Integra trim.
| Specification | Integra | CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Driver Assistance Package |
| Lane Keeping Assist | Standard | Driver Assistance Package |
| Adaptive dampers | Available on A-Spec with Technology | Additional cost |
The Integra offers a close-ratio 6-speed manual with a limited-slip differential and automatic rev-matching. Mercedes does not offer a manual CLA.
Ten standard airbags on the Integra, including rear-passenger outboard side airbags. Eight on the CLA 250, with no rear-passenger outboard side airbags.
The ELS STUDIO 3D system in the Integra runs 16 speakers. The CLA’s top system is an optional 12-speaker Burmester.
| Specification | Integra | CLA 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | Available | Not available |
| Airbags | 10, including rear outboard side | 8, none rear outboard side |
| Premium audio | 16-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D | 12-speaker Burmester, optional |
| EPA combined | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
The CLA is the more striking car to look at and the more prestigious badge to own, and the current MBUX cabin with its screen architecture and ambient lighting is genuinely impressive.
Mercedes offers 4MATIC all-wheel drive on the CLA. The Integra is front-wheel drive only.
The AMG CLA 35 and CLA 45 sit above the 250 with performance the standard Integra does not attempt. We compare the CLA 35 against the Integra Type S separately.
The Integra is the better car to actually live with: more than double the cargo space, three and a half more inches of rear legroom, better fuel economy, more airbags, and the safety suite included rather than packaged.
The CLA is the choice if the design and the star on the hood are what you want, or if you need all-wheel drive.
Load both boots before you decide. This comparison is really settled at the tailgate.
The Integra offers 24.3 cubic feet against 11.6 in the CLA 250 Coupe — more than double, because the Integra is a 5-door liftback.
No. Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist are both part of the additional-cost Driver Assistance Package on the CLA 250. Both are standard on every 2026 Acura Integra.
The Integra has 37.4 inches against 33.9 inches in the CLA 250 — a 3.5-inch advantage.
No. Mercedes does not offer a manual CLA. The Integra offers a close-ratio 6-speed manual with a limited-slip differential and rev-matching on the A-Spec with Technology Package.
The Integra has ten standard airbags including rear-passenger outboard side airbags. The CLA 250 has eight and does not offer rear-passenger outboard side airbags.
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Specifications, features and pricing are as published by each manufacturer at the time of writing and are subject to change. Competitive figures are drawn from manufacturer-published product information. Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, license, destination and handling, registration and documentary fees, and dealer-installed accessories. Dealers set actual selling prices. Feature availability varies by trim and may change during the model year — confirm equipment on the window sticker of the specific vehicle you are considering. Driver-assistance systems are aids only and do not replace safe driving; see the Owner’s Manual for limitations.