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

Prices exclude on-road costs.

ModelPricingChange
CLA 200$76,900up $7000
CLA 250 AWD$85,900up $5800
AMG CLA 35$99,900up $1300
AMG CLA 45 S$126,500down $1500

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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA features

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 features
18-inch alloy wheelsPower-adjustable driveru2019s seat with three-position memory and four-way lumbar support
10.25-inch MBUX infotainment systemPower-adjustable passenger seat
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new)Wireless phone charger
Built-in satellite navigationBlack leather-accented/suede upholstery
Mercedes Me connected-car servicePaddle shifters
DAB+ digital radio64-colour interior ambient lighting
Single-zone climate controlRain-sensing wipers
Reflector-type LED headlightsKeyless entry and push-button start
Heated front seats (new)Automatic parking
Panoramic sunroof (new)360-degree camera (new)
AMG Line body kitAuto-dimming rear-view mirror
Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheelTyre pressure loss warning

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 features

In addition to CLA 200
All-wheel driveMulti-link independent rear suspension
Dual-zone climate controlRear privacy glass

2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 features

In addition to CLA 250
19-inch AMG alloy wheelsTraffic sign recognition
Black leather upholsteryIntelligent speed limit assist
AMG-specific front grilleAMG illuminated front door sills
12-speaker, 590-watt Burmester surround-sound audio system (new)Adaptive dampers
Adaptive projector-type LED headlightsRemote theft protection system (new)
Head-up displayRear privacy glass
Active lane change assistBlack-painted side mirrors
Front cross-traffic alertTyre pressure monitoring
Augmented reality satellite navigationTyre inflation kit
Traffic jam assist

2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S features

In addition to AMG CLA 35
19-inch cross-spoke forged alloy wheelsAMG Track Pace function
Red-painted brake calipersIncreased 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 systemAugmented reality satellite navigation
Adaptive projector-type LED headlightsTraffic jam assist
Head-up displayGesture control
Dual-zone climate controlTraffic sign recognition
Front cross-traffic alertRoute-based speed adaptation
Active lane-change assistAMG illuminated front door sills
  • Aerodynamics package (AMG CLA 35, CLA 45 S) – $3500
Larger front splitterLateral rear air outlets
High-gloss black rear spoilerBlack 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 whiteCosmos black
Iridium silverMountain grey
Spectral blueHyper 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 2005.7L/100kmu00a0130g/km
CLA 250 AWD6.7L/100km151g/km
AMG CLA 357.5L/100km169g/km
AMG CLA 45 S8.9L/100km202g/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 assistSide exit assist
Lane departure warningAdaptive cruise control (new)
Blind-spot alertAuto 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.

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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

ModelThree-yearFour-yearFive-year
CLA 200, CLA 250$2965$3880$5325
AMG CLA 35$3500$4400$5885
AMG CLA 45 S$4250$5295$6135

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Availability

The updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA is due in Australian showrooms later this month.

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