Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class News

Mercedes-Benz and, more specifically, its AMG department, are well known for producing excellent engines, so why is the German marque looking to China for new powertrains?

Mercedes Benz Australia has issued a statement to media correcting a previous claim its ‘200’ variants across A-Class, GLA, GLB and CLA would feature the brand’s 48-volt electrification.The brand’s local arm has confirmed facelifted entry models in the ‘200’ drivetrain category do not feature the tech, known to many as ‘mild-hybrid’, which it says affects emissions ratings previously claimed.It also says the models will feature a different engine tune if built after a certain date, meaning those built earlier have engines that produce only 250Nm rather than the claimed 270Nm. While the CLA200 isn’t affected by the latter issue of the engine change, the A200 in both hatch and sedan, GLA200 and GLB200 now come with different specifications than originally claimed based on production timing.Tables with details of timing and specifications based on updated information provided by Mercedes-Benz Australia is available at the bottom of this story.Importantly, the fuel consumption figures from the mislabeled engines are different from advertised. For example, cars fitted with 250Nm engines are likely to have been using less fuel and emitting less CO2 than claimed.A Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesperson told CarsGuide the omission of the 48-volt system for Australia was “due to changes in the production schedule”.Original 250Nm engine from launch of facelift models:Updated 270Nm engine:

Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed pricing and specification for upgraded versions of its CLA compact four-door coupe models, including performance-focused Mercedes-AMG variants.

Mercedes-Benz has previewed its next generation of electric cars, set to be built on its new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, with the reveal of its Concept CLA Class.

Mercedes-Benz is continuing the process of updating its line-up by announcing facelifts for both its small SUVs, the GLA and GLB, at the same time.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 2023 update for the current-generation CLA ‘four-door coupe’ and its Shooting Brake wagon variant, which brings with it new tech additions and some design changes to refresh the CLA’s looks.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the facelifted A-Class, with the car brand's local arm having already confirmed timing for its Australian launch.The updated 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class will be launched in Australia during the second quarter of 2023, with change

The global parts shortage and supply chain nightmares that are affecting virtually all automakers is starting to seriously impact new-vehicle registrations in Australia.

Mercedes-Benz Australia has revised the pricing of its small-car range, with most variants of the A-Class hatchback and sedan, CLA sedan and B-Class hatchback becoming more affordable due to several factors

If you ask most people, 2020 was a year to forget, but for some automotive brands, there was a silver lining as the sales of certain models actually exploded in Australia, where the overall market was down 13.7 per cent