

Neil Briscoe
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA review: Quick drive
Pros
- Exceptional range
- Comfort and refinement
- Technology
Cons
- Potential charging issues
- Divisive styling
- Rear seat space
5 Months Ago
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $73,200 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Special Edition variant and topping out at $87,600 for the Special Edition.
There is 1 variant of the CLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (165kW/350Nm) and 1.3L turbo (120kW/270Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 CLA is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
7 or 8-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
7 or 8-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Special Edition and the most expensive being Special Edition.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,688 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,830 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,999 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,110 mm |
| Load Capacity | 550 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.


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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition that starts from $73,200.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition that starts from $87,600.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is offered by the Special Edition which can tow null kg
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition which measures 1830mm wide, 4688mm in length and sits 1439mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition which weighs 2085 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class uses Premium Unleaded.
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