2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA price and specs

The new-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA has landed in Australia, with orders now open for the German brand's all-new mild-hybrid and electric sedan.

Priced from $66,500 before on-road costs, the third-generation CLA introduces an all-electric powertrain to the nameplate for the first time, enabled by the shift to the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA). It shares this with the new-generation Mercedes-Benz GLB.

Deliveries of 48V mild-hybrid CLAs will begin in June, with electric versions to follow in July – the latter priced from $72,200 before on-roads. That's cheaper than the entry point for the previous-gen CLA, which was $73,200 before on-roads for the petrol-powered CLA200.

The CLA features steel-sprung 'comfort' suspension incorporating newly developed three-link front and multi-link rear axles. The sedan has also grown, with its wheelbase stretched by 61mm and its overall length rising by 43mm.

Mild-hybrid versions use a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery. Power and torque vary across the mild-hybrid range, from as low as 100kW/200Nm in the CLA180 to as much as 140kW/300Nm in the all-wheel drive CLA220.

Mercedes-Benz says the new CLA’s mild-hybrid system provides torque assistance across the rev range and can recuperate energy to improve efficiency. The electric motor and inverter are integrated into a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

At urban speeds or when less than 22kW is needed, mild-hybrid CLAs can run exclusively on electric power.

The ‘CLA200 electric’, meanwhile, combines a 120kW electric motor with a two-speed transmission at the rear and supports DC fast charging of its 58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery at up to 200kW.

A standard DC converter enables the use of 400V chargers, and the WLTP driving range is quoted at 470km.

The CLA350 4Matic adds an 80kW front electric motor for all-wheel drive. The electric motor can decouple under low load to optimise range, and it's powered by an 85kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for a maximum range claim of 663km. The maximum DC fast-charging speed is 320kW.

The CLA range comes standard with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system running the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS). There’s also an AI-powered voice assistant integrating ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

A 14-inch passenger display is optional, allowing occupants to watch Netflix and Disney+, and forming the complete 'MBUX Superscreen'.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

Mercedes-Benz Australia backs its range with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing for all CLA models is required every 12 months or 25,000km, whichever comes first.

Safety

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA has yet to be crash-tested by ANCAP and is therefore unrated. It did, however, earn a full five-star safety rating in testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2025.

Standard safety equipment highlights:

• 8 airbags, incl:
• • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Driver's knee
  • Front-centre
  • Side
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver attention monitoring
• Lane-keep assist
• Safe exit warning
• Surround-view camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring

Standard Equipment

There are four grades of the new CLA available in Australia.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA180 equipment highlights:

• Mild-hybrid powertrain
• Comfort suspension
• 18-inch AMG five-spoke black alloy wheels
• Tyre repair kit
• Automatic LED headlights
• Illuminated front grille
• LED tail-lights
• Full-width front and rear light bars
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Power-folding, heated side mirrors with position memory
• Panoramic glass roof
• Sports steering wheel
• Comfort seats
• 'Artico' synthetic leather upholstery
• Power front seats with lumbar and position memory
• Heated front seats
• 10.25-inch digital instrument display
• 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• DAB+ digital radio
• Bluetooth
• AI-powered voice assistant
• Wireless phone charger
• Facial recognition
• Single-zone climate control
• Interior ambient lighting
• Black headliner

CLA200 adds:

• Electric option (rear-wheel drive)
• AMG Line exterior styling
• "Sporty engine sound"
• AMG floor mats
• Nappa leather-wrapped sports steering wheel
• Sports seats
• 'Artico' synthetic leather and 'Microcut' synthetic suede upholstery
• Light carbon-grain aluminium interior accents
• Dual-zone climate control

CLA220 4Matic adds:

• All-wheel drive
• 19-inch AMG five-twin-spoke black alloy wheels
• 'Multibeam' LED headlights
• Full-width rear LED light bar
• Head-up display
• MBUX Superscreen:
• • 10.25-inch digital instrument display
  • 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • 14.0-inch touchscreen passenger display
• 16-speaker Burmester surround-sound system
• Sound personalisation
• Illuminated door sill scuff plates
• Rear privacy glass

CLA350 4Matic adds:

• Electric powertrain (all-wheel drive)
• Removes 16-speaker Burmester surround-sound system

Options

A handful of options are available for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA.

Premium Package ($1800 CLA200, $2340 CLA350) adds:

• Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
• Illuminated door sills
• Head-up display
• MBUX Superscreen
• 16-speaker Burmester surround-sound system
• Hands-free keyless start

The Premium Package is standard on the CLA220.

Additionally, the following accessories can be optioned for the CLA200 for $1200:

• 19-inch AMG five-twin-spoke black alloy wheels
• Rear privacy glass

Colours

Seven colours are available for the new CLA, including two Manufaktur finishes for an additional cost.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA colours:

• Polar White solid
• Cosmos Black metallic
• High-Tech Silver metallic
• Aqua-Mint solid
• Sheer Blue metallic
• Manufaktur Alpine Grey solid: $1300 ($1690 with LCT)
• Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic: $500 ($650 with LCT)

There are also four interior themes available.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA interiors:

• Black 'Artico' synthetic leather: Standard on 180
• Ivory Beige 'Artico' synthetic leather: $NCO on 180
• Black 'Artico' synthetic leather/'Microcut' synthetic suede: Standard on 200, 220, 350
• White 'Artico' synthetic leather/Black 'Microcut' synthetic suede: $NCO on 200, 220, 350

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