

Max Davies
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA review
Pros
- Quality interior fit and finish
- Plush ride in all environments
- Very frugal in the real world
Cons
- Maintenance price-gouging
- Rough petrol/electric transitions
- Too much screen
2 Months Ago
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a medium Car available in Australia from $73,427 (driveaway) for the base variant and topping out at $93,983 for the Special Edition variant.
There are 2 variants of the CLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2026.
The new 2026 CLA is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class include electric motor (165kW/335Nm), electric motor (260kW/515Nm), 1.3L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (120kW/270Nm), 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (100kW/200Nm), 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (120kW/270Nm), 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (140kW/300Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (165kW/350Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct), 2-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All front-wheel drive, rear-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 Base and the most expensive being Special Edition.


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2026
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2026
$78,676
2025
$93,983
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,723 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,855 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,021 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm |
| Load Capacity | 478 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 base variant that starts from $66,500.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Special Edition variant that starts from $93,983.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class PricingThe largest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the base variant which measures 1855mm wide, 4731mm in length and sits 1463mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the base variant which has 260kW of power and 515nm of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is built in Hungary and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2135 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Electric.
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†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.