Mercedes-Benz CLA 2023–2025 car dimensions: 4701 mm long, 1857 mm wide and 1413 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,720 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Dual 10.25-inch displays with MBUX sit under one glass cover and handle navigation, media and voice control via Hey Mercedes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, along with multiple USB-C ports. Dual-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control keeps the cabin comfortable. Standard driver aids cover automatic emergency braking and blind-spot warning with exit alert. Adaptive cruise and active lane keep come in the Driver Assistance package. Parking sensors and a surround-view camera sit in the optional Parking package. Heated power sport seats with memory and 64-colour ambient lighting are fitted as standard.
The boot holds 460 litres with the rear seats up. A 40/20/40 split-fold rear bench expands the load space for longer items, though no exact seats-down volume is published. The opening is low and the load lip is high, so taller bags need care. Hands-free power tailgate is available on higher grades.
Braked towing capacity is listed at 1500 kg and unbraked at 750 kg. Maximum payload sits around 530 kg. A trailer hitch is an option in markets that allow it. The AMG sport suspension and performance brakes suit fast road use rather than heavy loads. No heavy-duty cooling pack or reinforced springs appear in the published equipment lists.
The cabin seats you in firm AMG sport or optional Performance seats with strong side support and power adjustments plus memory. Dual 10.25-inch screens and 64-color ambient lighting set a focused, modern feel. A standard panoramic roof opens up the space while dual-zone climate keeps temperatures steady. Front seats heat as standard. ventilation and multi-contour bolsters come on select packages. Rear space suits shorter trips.
Requires premium unleaded fuel.
Service follows A/B schedule roughly yearly or 10,000-15,000 miles.
Euro NCAP rated the CLA generation five stars.
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, stability control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitor and backup camera.
The 2.0-liter turbo four runs on premium unleaded. Official figures sit around 20 city and 28 highway mpg in US testing, or roughly 8-10 L/100 km combined in European WLTP cycles depending on exact output and wheels.
Maintenance uses the flexible Mercedes A and B service plan. Oil and filter changes plus basic checks come at the first interval, usually one year or about 10,000-16,000 km. The fuller B service adds air and cabin filters roughly every two years or 20,000-32,000 km. Brake fluid changes every two years.
Crash protection earned five stars from Euro NCAP for the CLA generation. Standard safety covers eight airbags, electronic stability control, active brake assist with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, driver attention alert and a rearview camera. Driver assistance packages add adaptive cruise, lane keep and more.
Keeping the car means sticking to the indicated service schedule and using approved fluids. The high-output turbo and dual-clutch transmission reward regular oil changes. No complimentary maintenance is included with the warranty.
Length 4701 mm, Width 1857 mm, Height 1413 mm, Wheelbase 2729 mm (CLA 2023–2025)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz official owner's manuals and mercedes-benz.ca specifications, Mercedes-Benz France brochure and auto-data.net.