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Snapshot
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA facelift: Full Australian details
- Updated four-door sedan receives mild design revisions, more tech
- Price rises of up to $7000; price drop for CLA 45 S
The facelifted 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan will arrive in Australia later this month.
Mirroring the updated A-Class launched in mid-2023, design changes include redesigned headlight internals, modified tail-lights, and new alloy wheel designs.
Inside, the new CLA features an AMG twin-spoke steering wheel, a simplified centre console with the touchpad removed and repositioned controls, along with an additional USB-C port.
While the current 10.25-inch MBUX infotainment system remains, it has been revised with new features, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a higher-resolution 360-degree camera.
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There are also newly designed display styles, machine learning, and the ability to speak to the voice assistant without saying 'Hey, Mercedes' first in some instances.
A fingerprint sensor on the centre console to identify and authenticate the driver is not available in Australia.
Mercedes-AMG versions – the CLA 35 and CLA 45 S – pick up the round AMG emblem to replace the Mercedes star with a laurel wreath that remains fixed to the bonnet on non-AMG variants.
Pricing for most CLA variants has increased between $1300 and $7000, now starting from $76,900 before on-road costs. The flagship AMG CLA 45 is now $1500 less expensive, topping the line-up at $126,500 plus on-roads.
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JUMP AHEAD
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA pricing
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA features
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA options
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| CLA 200 | $76,900 | up $7000 |
| CLA 250 AWD | $85,900 | up $5800 |
| AMG CLA 35 | $99,900 | up $1300 |
| AMG CLA 45 S | $126,500 | down $1500 |
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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA features
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 features | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels | Power-adjustable driver’s seat with three-position memory and four-way lumbar support |
| 10.25-inch MBUX infotainment system | Power-adjustable passenger seat |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new) | Wireless phone charger |
| Built-in satellite navigation | Black leather-accented/suede upholstery |
| Mercedes Me connected-car service | Paddle shifters |
| DAB+ digital radio | 64-colour interior ambient lighting |
| Single-zone climate control | Rain-sensing wipers |
| Reflector-type LED headlights | Keyless entry and push-button start |
| Heated front seats (new) | Automatic parking |
| Panoramic sunroof (new) | 360-degree camera (new) |
| AMG Line body kit | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel | Tyre pressure loss warning |
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 features
| In addition to CLA 200 | |
|---|---|
| All-wheel drive | Multi-link independent rear suspension |
| Dual-zone climate control | Rear privacy glass |
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 features
| In addition to CLA 250 | |
|---|---|
| 19-inch AMG alloy wheels | Traffic sign recognition |
| Black leather upholstery | Intelligent speed limit assist |
| AMG-specific front grille | AMG illuminated front door sills |
| 12-speaker, 590-watt Burmester surround-sound audio system (new) | Adaptive dampers |
| Adaptive projector-type LED headlights | Remote theft protection system (new) |
| Head-up display | Rear privacy glass |
| Active lane change assist | Black-painted side mirrors |
| Front cross-traffic alert | Tyre pressure monitoring |
| Augmented reality satellite navigation | Tyre inflation kit |
| Traffic jam assist | |
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S features
| In addition to AMG CLA 35 | |
|---|---|
| 19-inch cross-spoke forged alloy wheels | AMG Track Pace function |
| Red-painted brake calipers | Increased maximum speed limit |
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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA options
Plus package (CLA 200, CLA 250) – $4900
| 12-speaker, 590-watt Burmester surround-sound audio system | Augmented reality satellite navigation |
| Adaptive projector-type LED headlights | Traffic jam assist |
| Head-up display | Gesture control |
| Dual-zone climate control | Traffic sign recognition |
| Front cross-traffic alert | Route-based speed adaptation |
| Active lane-change assist | AMG illuminated front door sills |
Aerodynamics package (AMG CLA 35, CLA 45 S) – $3500
| Larger front splitter | Lateral rear air outlets |
| High-gloss black rear spoiler | Black rear diffuser blade |
AMG High-Performance Seats with multicontour function (AMG CLA 45 S) – $5700
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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA colours
| Digital white | Cosmos black |
| Iridium silver | Mountain grey |
| Spectral blue | Hyper blue |
| Patagonia red |
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
The CLA 200 features a 1.3-litre turbocharged mild-hybrid four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW and 270Nm. It is matched to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, sending power to the front wheels.
Mercedes-Benz claims an 8.2-second 0-100km/h sprint time.
The CLA 250 has a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid turbo-petrol four, with 165kW and 350Nm, all-wheel-drive, and a 6.3 second 0-100km/h sprint time.
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In the AMG CLA 35, the 2.0-litre turbo is uprated to 225kW and 400Nm, with a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission replacing the seven-speed unit and a revised front radiator for improved cooling.
It has a 4.7-second 0-100km/h sprint time.
The flagship CLA 45 S has a 310kW/500Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder, completing the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.0 seconds – 0.1s faster than an automatic BMW M2, but 0.2s less than an Audi RS3.
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Front-wheel drive variants have a 50-litre fuel tank, while all-wheel drive models have a 51-litre fuel tank. All variants sport multi-link independent rear suspension.
CLA 200 and CLA 250 require premium unleaded (95 RON or higher), while AMG variants require 98RON.
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA fuel economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| CLA 200 | 5.7L/100km | 130g/km |
| CLA 250 AWD | 6.7L/100km | 151g/km |
| AMG CLA 35 | 7.5L/100km | 169g/km |
| AMG CLA 45 S | 8.9L/100km | 202g/km |
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Safety
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2019. The AMG CLA 35 is unrated.
It scored 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 92 per cent for child occupant protection, 91 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 76 per cent for safety assistance.
Nine airbags (dual front, rear head, front and rear side, and front knee) are fitted as standard.
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist) | Rear cross-traffic alert |
| Lane-keep assist | Side exit assist |
| Lane departure warning | Adaptive cruise control (new) |
| Blind-spot alert | Auto high beam. |
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Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz CLA measures 4688 millimetres long, 1999mm wide and 1439mm tall, with a 2729mm wheelbase.
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA boot space
The Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan has a 460-litre boot.
Warranty and servicing
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is covered by the brand's five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
A complimentary roadside assistance program during the vehicle’s warranty period. The program can be extended for $149.60 per year.
Service pricing can be pre-purchased, consisting of three-, four- or five-year packages with 12-month/25,000km intervals for the CLA 200, CLA 250 and AMG CLA 35.
Maintenance for AMG CLA 45 S is required every 12 months or 20,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA service plan pricing
| Model | Three-year | Four-year | Five-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA 200, CLA 250 | $2965 | $3880 | $5325 |
| AMG CLA 35 | $3500 | $4400 | $5885 |
| AMG CLA 45 S | $4250 | $5295 | $6135 |
Availability
The updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA is due in Australian showrooms later this month.
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