2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA
midsize luxury car / 4-door sedan
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- All trims equipped with Bi-Xenon headlamps and LED taillamps package
| Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right curve and inadequate on both left curves.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right curve and inadequate on both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | HID projector |
| High-beam headlight type | HID projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2016 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 69.3 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 40.3 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 68.1 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 39.4 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 53.0 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 38.2 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 156.3 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 117.6 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 75.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 62.0 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 59.8 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 53.3 m |
Trim level(s)
- All trims
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2016-19 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 52.2 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 21.2 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 35.7 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 30.7 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 30.6 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 26.7 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 146.8 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 100.2 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 54.3 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 49.7 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 41.0 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 38.6 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Ratings are given for 2 different trim variations available on this vehicle.