

Neil Briscoe
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA review: Quick drive
2 Months Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2.0 L, 6-speed manual, Hatchback, Diesel, FWD
From $37,490
excl. on-roads
1.3 L, 7-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, FWD
From $73,200
excl. on-roads
Variant
Ambiente
Variant
Special Edition
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.3 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
132kW / 400Nm
Power and torque
120kW / 270Nm
1235km
642km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.3 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
1235km
642km
Power
132kW at 3500 rpm
Power
120kW at 5500 rpm
Torque
400Nm at 2000 rpm
Torque
270Nm at 2000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.4 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
63 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
5.8 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
4.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
134g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
152g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
—
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 25,000 km
Length
4871 mm
Length
4688 mm
Height
1482 mm
Height
1439 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1830 mm
Ground clearance unladen
128 mm
Ground clearance unladen
104 mm
Front track
1599 mm
Front track
1612 mm
Rear track
1595 mm
Rear track
1602 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
460 L
Kerb weight
3657 kg
Kerb weight
3086 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2190 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1950 kg
Tare weight
1608 kg
Tare weight
1375 kg
Braked towing capacity
1600 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
235/50 R17 96W
Front tyres
245/35 R19 Y
Front rims
7.5x17
Front rims
8.5x19
Rear tyres
235/50 R17 96W
Rear tyres
245/35 R19 Y
Rear rims
7.5x17
Rear rims
8.5x18
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
9
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
8
Number of speakers
8
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
—
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
no
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
no
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.0 ”
Display screen size
10.25 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Synthetic Suede
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
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