Mercedes-Benz CLA 2019–2023 car dimensions: 4692 mm long, 1834 mm wide and 1407 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,620 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin centres on the MBUX system with dual 10.25-inch displays, including a touchscreen media screen, plus smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Two-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control keeps the interior comfortable. Driver aids include Active Brake Assist for automatic emergency braking, Active Lane Keeping Assist, cruise control with limiter, front and rear parking sensors via PARKTRONIC, and a reversing camera. Blind Spot Assist appears on higher trims or packages.
Boot space measures 505 litres with seats up and expands to 1370 litres with the rear seats folded. The large tailgate and wide opening make loading straightforward for everyday needs.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1800 kg and unbraked 750 kg, with a payload around 535 kg. The Shooting Brake body adds practical load space over the coupe for light work or leisure gear, though no heavy-duty cooling or specifically reinforced suspension is noted beyond the standard AMG setup.
The cabin has a high-tech feel with fully digital displays under shared glass forming a widescreen cockpit and MBUX voice control. Sports seats come in ARTICO man-made leather and DINAMICA microfibre with red stitching for support. Ambient lighting offers 64 colours in higher specs. The space feels sporty and quality-focused with turbine-style vents and black fabric roof liner.
Combined fuel use 7.4-7.5 l/100 km from 2.0-litre turbo petrol.
Euro NCAP five-star rating with 96% adult occupant protection.
Standard Active Brake Assist with autonomous braking.
Standard Active Lane Keeping Assist and ATTENTION ASSIST.
ESP with curve dynamic assist and multiple airbags standard.
The 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder runs on petrol and returns combined consumption of 7.4-7.5 l/100 km with CO2 figures around 168-171 g/km. A 51-litre tank supports typical ranges for this power output.
Standard safety includes Active Brake Assist for forward collision warning and braking, Active Lane Keeping Assist that vibrates the wheel and can brake one side, ATTENTION ASSIST for fatigue alerts, and ESP. Higher packs add DISTRONIC adaptive cruise and more S-Class derived aids.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars overall based on the CLA range, with strong adult, child and pedestrian scores. The structure held well in tests and the active bonnet aids pedestrian protection. Keep the car by following standard Mercedes service schedules at authorised centres using approved fluids.
Length 4692 mm, Width 1834 mm, Height 1407 mm, Wheelbase 2729 mm (CLA 2019–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-AMG CLA owner's manual supplement, Mercedes-Benz media UK press release, ADAC/encyCARpedia/auto-data.net.