Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a luxury small car made by Mercedes-Benz. It was first introduced in 2013. The CLA is known for its design, which looks like a four-door coupe. It shares its platform with the A-Class and B-Class cars.

Mercedes-Benz CLA
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler AG (2013–2022) Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–present)
Production	2013–present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Matic)

First generation (C117; 2013-2019)

First generation
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 (pre-facelift)
Overview
Model code	C117 X117 (shooting brake)
Production	2013–2019
Assembly	Hungary: Kecskemét (Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary) India: Chakan (MBI) Thailand: Samut Prakan (TAAP)
Designer	Mark Fetherston; Robert Lešnik (2010)
Body and chassis
Platform	MFA
Related	Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W246) Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.6 L M270 turbo I4 2.0 L M270 turbo I4 2.0 L M133 turbo I4 Diesel: 1.5 L OM607 turbo I4 1.8 L OM651 turbo I4 2.1 L OM651 turbo I4
Transmission	6-speed manual 7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,699 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,630 mm (182.3 in)
Width	1,777 mm (70.0 in)
Height	1,437 mm (56.6 in)
Curb weight	1,430–1,540 kg (3,153–3,395 lb)

The first-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA, produced between 2013 and 2019, is a compact luxury car designed as a four-door fastback coupe. It was based on the Concept Style Coupe, which Mercedes-Benz revealed in 2012 at the Avant/Garde Diaries event in Los Angeles and showcased at other events like Auto China. The CLA was built on the same platform as the W176 A-Class and W246 B-Class compact models. The production version was officially unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, with sales beginning in September of the same year. In 2017, the CLA underwent a facelift, which included updated headlights, taillights, and LED lighting features.

The CLA lineup also included a high-performance AMG variant, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45. This model featured a 2.0-liter four-cylinder twin-scroll turbocharged engine, producing up to 375 hp and 475 Nm of torque, allowing for a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.1 seconds. The AMG CLA also included distinctive styling elements like a front fascia, AMG sports seats, and a sport-tuned suspension.

Second Generation (2019–present)

Second generation
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220
Overview
Model code	C118 X118 (shooting brake)
Production	February 2019–present
Assembly	Hungary: Kecskemét (Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary)
Designer	Balázs Filczer
Body and chassis
Platform	MFA2
Related	Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W/V/Z177) Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W247) Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 2.0 L M260 turbo I4 2.0 L M139 turbo I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 Diesel: 1.5 L OM608 turbo I4 2.0 L OM654 turbo I4
Transmission	6-speed manual (2019–2023) 7-speed DCT 8-speed DCT (AMG CLA 45 & 45 S & 200d & 220d)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,729 mm (107.4 in)
Length	4,688 mm (184.6 in)
Width	1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,439 mm (56.7 in)

The second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA, known as the C118, was introduced at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Built on the MFA2 platform, shared with the W177 A-Class, W247 B-Class, X247 GLB, and H247 GLA, the C118 maintains the fastback design of its predecessor and features styling inspired by the larger C257 CLS. It is longer, wider, and has a slightly lower height than the first generation, with a longer wheelbase of 30 mm.

The C118 is known for its aerodynamic design, with an almost flat underbody and a drag coefficient of 0.23. It includes MacPherson struts at the front and either a twist beam or multi-link rear suspension, with optional adaptive dampers. Inside, the CLA comes standard with the MBUX infotainment system, voice control, and a gesture-based Interior Assist system. Two 7-inch displays are standard, with the option for larger 10.25-inch screens and additional features like adaptive cruise control and active brake assist The car also have a Shooting Brake and plug in hybrid versions.

Markets

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA is sold in many global markets, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. However, the CLA Shooting Brake version is not available in the United States or Australia. The CLA's high-performance AMG models, including the CLA35 and CLA45 S, are also marketed worldwide, with availability in regions like Europe, Asia, and North America. The CLA 250 e plug-in hybrid variant, is available as both a coupe and a Shooting Brake in select markets.