2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    New from

    $60,700 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 6.7 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $60,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $70,600 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the CLA available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (165kW/350Nm) and 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/250Nm). Available with manual or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2020 CLA is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    84.39 - 106.45 kW/t
    72.61 kW/t
    261.04 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 litres
    300 litres
    804 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.7 - 6.7 L/100km
    2 L/100km
    10.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    754 - 761 km
    573 km
    1,347 km
    Price
    $60,700 - $70,600
    $54,990
    $171,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    4 years
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,950 - 2,085 kg
    1,950 kg
    2,720 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    104 mm
    104 mm
    173 mm

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    2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 9
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Mfa2
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Manufacturer Name: Active Distance Assist Distronic
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Media Control Touch Pad
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Phone Preparation Charger
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Telematics Tracker System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1023
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1457
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
      • Front Track (mm): 1612
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11110
      • Overall Height (mm): 1439
      • Overall Length (mm): 4688
      • Overall Width (mm): 1830
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 908
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1454
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1372
      • Rear Track (mm): 1602
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2729
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 151
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1991
      • Engine Code: M 270
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 51
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlight Control Manufacturer Name12610: Multibeam Led Intelligent Light System
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 761
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 224
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 165
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Assist
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Climate Controlled
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Climate Controlled
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Manufacturer Name: Lugano Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Dimensions

    1439mm
    1830mm
    4688mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.3L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz CLA-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded6.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded6.7 L/100km
    1.3L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.7 L/100km
    1.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.7 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base that starts from $60,700.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the Base that starts from $70,600.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is offered by the Base which can tow null kg

    The 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.