Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs & Models in Australia

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs & Models in Australia

FROM
$73,200
6.7L/100km (combined)
Sedan
7 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Rating Summary
Price and features
8
Practicality
8
Safety
9
Driving
8
Overview
Likes
Powerful engine despite small size
Responsive handling
Stylish and sporty interior
Dislikes
Engine lacks drama expected from AMG
Ride feels unresolved
Big price jump over old model

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class News

UPCOMING MODELS
Affordable Mercs to live on? Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback replacement due in 2028 based on new platform: report
24 Sep 2025
TRENDING
More cut-price, kitted-up Mercedes-AMG models inbound: 2026 Mercedes-AMG A-Class and CLA Edition R and Edition R+ confirmed for Australia as hot Audi RS3, BMW 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe rival
25 Jul 2025
PRICE AND SPECS
Merc pumps up the value! 2026 Mercedes small and medium special edition models taking the fight to BMW 3 Series, Audi Q3, Lexus NX and VW T-Roc
10 Jul 2025
TRENDING
Mercedes-Benz classes explained
26 May 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Major European car brand backflips on charging misstep that could have cost it thousands of sales of its new electric car: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV follows in footsteps of Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 6
16 May 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
Major setback for game-changing electric car: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV won't have this crucial capability carried by the rival Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Kia EV6
9 May 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Game-changing new EV with 792km driving range: 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA marks new era for BMW 2 Series and Audi A3 rival with an Australian launch on the cards
14 Mar 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
Bold new electric car to offer price parity with hybrid twin: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV and Hybrid could cost the same as brand targets ultra-efficiency to blitz Tesla Model 3, BMW i4 and BYD Seal
21 Feb 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
New record-breaking electric car covers 3700km in 24 hours! Tesla Model 3-rivalling 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA rips time and distance record from Porsche Taycan EV
7 Nov 2024
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Colours

Cosmos Black
Denim Blue
Digital White
Jupiter Red
Mojave Silver
Mountain Grey
Night Black
Polar White
Sun Yellow
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class FAQs

Mercedes-Benz CLA200 2016: Any known issues?

There’s nothing that you should be concerned about, Mercedes cars generally age gracefully, but like any car they can always break down. Servicing is paramount, so make sure your budget will allow you to keep your car properly maintained.

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Front-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz?

It's definitely a real Benz in all the important areas, from design and safety to quality, and front-wheel drive means better packaging with more interior space and the ability to make the car more affordable. Every car maker is moving to front-wheel drive for efficiency, even BMW which won its reputation as a driver's brand with its rear-drive cars.

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Engine in CLA powerful enough?

The basic CLA has 115kW and, more importantly, 250Nm. For a non-sporty driver, helped by a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, that should be more than enough.

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