

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
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My dashboardThe new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $59,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $87,600 for the Special Edition.
There are 2 variants of the CLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (165kW/350Nm), 1.3L turbo (120kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm) and 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/270Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic, 7-speed automatic or manual 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.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,688 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,830 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,110 mm |
| Load Capacity | 538 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 Base that starts from $59,500.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base that starts from $87,600.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Special Edition.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class towing capacityThe 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 Base which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base which weighs 2085 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class uses Premium Unleaded.
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