2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    New from

    $76,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 7.3 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA line-up will remain the same as the pre-update model, with the CLA 200, CLA 250 4Matic, AMG CLA 35 4Matic, and AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+.

    Only the “coupe” body styles will be offered, with the shooting brake wagon axed when the current-generation was introduced locally in 2019.

    Pricing for the CLA range is up by $7000, depending on the variant. The range now starts at $76,900 before on-roads for the CLA 200, extends to $126,500 before on-roads for the AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+.

    For the extra cash, Mercedes-Benz Australia has included metallic paint, a panoramic glass sunroof, electric front seats with memory, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and push button start, as well as a surround-view camera as standard across the entire range.

    Pros

    Cons

    See Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class models from other years

    Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class News

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Price

    Mercedes-AMG S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$126,500

    Mercedes-AMG

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$99,900

    Mercedes-AMG S Edition 55

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$136,900
    *excl. on-roads

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    Base

    • 360 view camera
      • 3d Enhanced View
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
      • Reactive Lighting
    • 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
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • System Power (w): 100
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Lane Changing
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: 234
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Touch Pad Control
      • Touch Screen
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Lidar Sensor
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Toned
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Supplier: Other
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 150
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 13.6
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 10.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Embedded infotainment user interface
      • Number Of Months Of Online Services: 36
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Integrated
      • 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
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • 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
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Touch Pad Control
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Screen Size (in): 10.25
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 163
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 224
      • Maximum Power Kw: 120
      • Maximum Power Kw: 165
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 270
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 350
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2000
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 3
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Mercedes-AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Includes Junction Crossing
      • Includes Junction Turning
      • Includes Oncoming Collision Avoidance
      • Object Avoidance
    • Audio zones
      • Number Of Zones: 2
    • Black trim
      • Exhaust Pipe
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Includes Augmented Reality
    • Door sill protector
      • Illuminated
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Fog Light Function
      • Matrix
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Logo Projection
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Includes Augmented Reality
    • Navigational systems
      • Includes Augmented Reality
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 306
      • Maximum Power Kw: 225
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 400
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 3000
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Burmester
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Audio system
      • System Power (w): 100
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 163
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 224
      • Maximum Power Kw: 120
      • Maximum Power Kw: 165
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 270
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 350
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 2000
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8

    Mercedes-AMG S

    Adds to Mercedes-AMG:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede
    Removes from Mercedes-AMG:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Supplier: Other
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 48.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 150
      • Motor Location: Front
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 13.6
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 10.0
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 48
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 306
      • Maximum Power Kw: 225
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 400
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 3000
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather

    Mercedes-AMG S Edition 55

    Adds to Mercedes-AMG S:
    • Anti collision system
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
    • Display screen
      • Television
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Transmission
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Type: Racing
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Electric
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Television
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
    Removes from Mercedes-AMG S:
    • Anti collision system
      • Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
    • Autonomous drive
      • Lane Changing
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    See all 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Specs

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Dimensions

    1439mm
    1830mm
    4688mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Dimensions

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Boot Space

    All CLA models have a boot capacity of 460 litres according to VDA standards.

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Exterior

    Mercedes-Benz first revealed the updated 2024 CLA range earlier last year, with the main changes being a new front bumper, redesigned graphics for the LED headlights and tail lights, as well as new grille designs.

    There are also new alloy wheels in sizes up to 19 inches, as well as new Hyper Blue and Spectral Blue exterior paint colours.

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Safety Rating

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA range has the following standard safety equipment:

    • Nine airbags
    • Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Safe exit warning
    • Driver attention warning
    • Traffic sign recognition
    • Active bonnet
    • Adaptive cruise control (NEW)
    • Semi-autonomous parking assist
    • Surround-view camera (NEW)
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Tyre pressure loss warning system

    The AMG CLA 35 4Matic and up now receives rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, Route-based speed adaptation, as well as Guard 360 vehicle protection plus.

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Fuel Economy

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA range has the following claimed combined fuel consumption figures:

    • CLA 200: 6.7 litres per 100km
    • CLA 250 4Matic: 7.3 litres per 100km
    • AMG CLA 35 4Matic: 8.2 litres per 100km
    • AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+: 9.3 litres per 100km

    Almost every CLA variant, apart from the flagship AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+, now has a 48V mild-hybrid system with a 10kW starter-generator claimed to provide better automatic engine stop/start functionality, as well as a power boost when necessary.

    Mercedes-Benz CLA-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.3 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?

    Logbook servicing for the CLA range is required every 12 months or 25,000km, apart for the AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ which requires it every 12 months or 20,000km.

    Mercedes-Benz offers the CLA range with three-, four-, and five-year service plans. They are priced as follows:

    • CLA 200, CLA 250 4Matic: $2965, $3880, $4810
    • AMG CLA 35 4Matic: $3500, $4400, $5885
    • AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+: $4250, $5295, $6135

    How does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class drive?

    Our expert take on Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class drivability.

    The entry-level Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 is powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system producing total system outputs of 120kW of power and 270Nm of torque.

    This is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with drive sent to the front wheels only.

    The CLA 250 4Matic is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system producing total outputs of 165kW and 350Nm. This is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.

    The Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4Matic is also powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, but produces 225kW and 400Nm. This is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.

    The flagship AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+ is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 310kW and 500Nm. This is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Colours

    What colours are available for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Cosmos Black metallic
    • Hyperblue Metallic (NEW)
    • Spectral Blue Metallic (NEW)
    • Iridium Silver Metallic
    • Digital White Metallic
    • Mountain Grey Metallic
    • Manufaktur Patagonia Red Metallic

    2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Warranty

    Should you buy the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.

    Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base that starts from $76,900.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Mercedes-AMG S Edition 55 that starts from $136,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-AMG S and Mercedes-AMG S Edition 55.

    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.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class may be manufactured in .

    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.