2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    Used from

    $62,100 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 8.9 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $62,100 for the Base variant and topping out at $112,000 for the Mercedes-amg S.

    There are 3 variants of the CLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2021.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm) and 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/250Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 CLA was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    86.83 - 187.86 kW/t
    73.83 kW/t
    257.3 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 litres
    300 litres
    804 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.71 - 8.93 L/100km
    2.2 L/100km
    10.75 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    573 - 761 km
    573 km
    1,347 km
    Price
    $62,100 - $112,000
    $55,900
    $171,000
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    80,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    New this year
    5 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: 234
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 35.7
      • Headroom Rear: 908
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1457
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1372
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 200
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 124
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Pad
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Start
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Wifi network
      • Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Mercedes-AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Black trim
      • Exhaust Pipe
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    Mercedes-AMG S

    Adds to Mercedes-AMG:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
    • Audio zones
      • Number Of Zones: 2
    • Autonomous drive
      • Lane Changing
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Fog Light Function
      • Matrix
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Remote services
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Burmester
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede
    Removes from Mercedes-AMG:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
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    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Dimensions

    1439mm
    1830mm
    4688mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.3L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Mercedes-AMG S with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mercedes-Benz CLA-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded6.7 L/100km
    1.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.7 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?

    You should service your CLA at your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the CLA's warranty.

    2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base that starts from $62,100.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S that starts from $112,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-AMG S.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base which measures 1830mm wide, 4688mm in length and sits 1439mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S which has 310kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S which weighs 2145 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class uses premium unleaded.

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