

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
7 Months Ago
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a medium Car available in Australia from $73,200 (MLRP, excl. on-roads).
There is 1 variant of the CLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2025.
The new 2026 CLA is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class include 1.3 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (120kW/270Nm) and 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (165kW/350Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 8-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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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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7 Months Ago
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2026
$73,200
2025
$73,200
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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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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition variant that starts from $73,200.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition variant that starts from $87,600.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class PricingThe largest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition variant which measures 1830mm wide, 4688mm in length and sits 1439mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition variant which has 165kW of power and 350nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2085 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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