Express your drive: the new Mercedes-Benz CLA

• New front and rear design
• LED High Performance headlamps, comfort seats in ARTICO, leather steering wheel and 10.25-inch media display already included as standard
• New MBUX generation and optional immersive sound experience with Dolby Atmos
• Upgraded Driver Assistance Package and electrified powertrain

With numerous innovations and upgraded standard equipment, Mercedes-Benz is strengthening the position of the CLA Coupé as a trendsetter in the compact segment. The newly shaped front apron, the revised radiator grille with star pattern, and the new rear diffuser sharpen the sporty character. Added to this are the modernized graphics in the LED High Performance headlamps, which are standard, and the LED rear lights. The new paint colours, hyper blue (exclusive to the CLA model) and spectral blue, as well as numerous additional wheel-rim designs in sizes up to 19 inches, extend the choice for individualization. As standard, the new CLA is fitted with 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels.

Exclusive interior with high-tech look, fresh colours and new trims

The highlight of the interior is the free-standing double screen. It includes a 7-inch and a 10.25-inch¹ display as standard. Two 10.25-inch displays with a wide-screen look are optionally available, offering a holistic high-tech experience and creating an exceptionally open spatial architecture. The new optional trim elements in a dark carbon look or open-pore brown lime wood further enhance the interior. A heated steering wheel rim is also available in the AMG Line for the first time.

The comfort seats are fitted as standard with ARTICO man-made leather. In the AMG Line, the standard seat upholstery in ARTICO man-made leather/microfibre MICROCUT is now also available in bahia brown, with alternative leather options also available. Numerous colours are available in the AMG Line: black, bahia brown, sage grey, titanium grey pearl/black, and for the first time, red pepper/black.

Significantly upgraded equipment and simplified offer logic

Mercedes-Benz has significantly upgraded the standard equipment and tailored the offer logic even more precisely to specific customer wishes. For example, the basic equipment of the new CLA includes Highbeam Assist, a reversing camera, smartphone integration, power adjustable passenger seat, mirror package, USB package, and even more added convenience features in addition to the leather steering wheel and LED front headlamps.

Other functional equipment is bundled into packages based on real customer behaviour. In terms of design scopes, including  colours, upholstery, trims and wheels, customers can configure vehicles as individually as possible.

Latest generation MBUX and Burmester® sound system with Dolby Atmos®

The CLA features the latest generation of MBUX – with newly designed display styles: "Classic" provides all relevant driver information, "Sporty" impresses with the dynamic rev counter and "Discreet" is limited to the most essential items. Together with the three modes (Navigation, Assistance, Service) and seven colour worlds, the instrument cluster and central display can be individualized according to the driver's wishes and the situation. The central display offers all previous functions, such as navigation, media, phone, vehicle, etc. and can conveniently be operated as a touchscreen.

The revised telematics system impresses with a new design and improved performance. A new feature is connectivity with smartphones via Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto® Wireless. For further connectivity, the CLA has an additional USB-C port and increased USB charging capacity. All USB ports are now illuminated.

With the activation of online services in the Mercedes me app², the Hey Mercedes voice assistant becomes even more capable of dialogue and learning. Certain actions can also be triggered without saying "Hey Mercedes". The MBUX voice assistant can also explain vehicle functions.

In conjunction with the latest MBUX generation, the optional Burmester® surround sound system now features the immersive Dolby Atmos® audio experience. It gives music more space, clarity and depth. Dolby Atmos® allows discrete audio elements or objects to be placed in a three-dimensional sound field and adapted to any playback environment.

The new CLA also improves  safety assistance. With the upgraded Driver Assistance Package, for example, Lane Keeping Assist is more comfortably controlled  by the active steering control. The next generation of the Parking Package supports longitudinal parking, and offers 360-degree visualization for camera-assisted parking using 3D images.

Electrified and powerful

The Mercedes-Benz CLA four-cylinder gasoline engine is now electrified, and includes a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission as standard. As a mild hybrid, the engine is equipped with an additional 48-volt on‑board power supply that supports agility at start-up with 10 kW (13hp) more power. The new belt-driven starter‑generator noticeably improves customer comfort and experience. For example, it enables low‑vibration and low-noise engine starting as well as coasting with the combustion engine switched off. During braking and acceleration, the starter-generator recuperates and thus supplies the 12-volt on-board network and the 48-volt battery with electrical energy. This can support the combustion engine during acceleration. The new ECO Score 3.0 motivates drivers to adopt fuel-saving behaviour through a differentiated evaluation of the various driving phases.

The engine at a glance³

Update for CLA from Mercedes-AMG

• Newly designed headlights and taillights
• CLA 35 4MATIC with AMG-specific radiator grille
• AMG Performance steering wheel as standard
• Belt-driven starter-generator and 48-volt electrical system for CLA 35 4MATIC

Numerous updates make the CLA from Mercedes-AMG even more desirable. The new exterior design is particularly striking on the CLA 35 4MATIC Coupé. The CLA 35 4MATIC Coupé has been given an AMG-specific radiator grille with vertical slats, a reshaped front apron, and a round badge with the AMG emblem that reinforces the brand affiliation. The revised design of the inside of the headlights with LED or MULTIBEAM LED technology and the LED taillights also characterize the top model CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé.

New alloy wheels for all models

There are three new light-alloy wheels for the 35 models: standard 10-spoke, 18-inch wheels in black with high-gloss turned surfaces, and optional 19-inch wheels with a five-twin-spoke design in matte black with high-gloss turned surfaces or in matte black with a high-gloss turned rim flange. New wheels for the 45 S version include standard 19-inch wheels with a five-twin-spoke design in matte black with high-gloss turned surfaces, or optional 19-inch wheels in a five-twin-spoke design in matte black with a high-gloss turned rim flange.

Fresh colours for the seat covers

In the interior, passengers  will discover new upholstery covers for the standard sports seats or the optional AMG Performance seats. The combination of ARTICO man-made leather with MICROCUT microfibre can also be ordered in bahia brown. Sage grey/black is the new colour for ARTICO man-made leather, and red pepper/black is available for the first time for the leather seat covers. For the trim elements, open-pore lime wood in brown completes the optional selection.

The Mercedes-AMG CLA models offer the new AMG Performance steering wheel with double-spoke design and seamlessly integrated buttons as standard. The AMG steering wheel buttons impress with brilliant displays and intuitive operating logic. These allow for important driving functions and all drive programmes to be controlled without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

The new Mercedes-AMG CLA models also benefit from the latest MBUX generation: more performance and the AMG-specific screen design make the brand experience tangible.

35 model technically upgraded

The 35 model are equipped with a 48-volt electrical system and a belt-driven starter-generator. The second-generation starter-generator acts as a mild hybrid, providing a temporary power boost of 10 kW (13 hp) as well as functions such as coasting and recuperation for greater efficiency. The 48-volt technology also increases comfort, as the transitions of the start-stop and coasting functions are almost imperceptible. The powerful and agile 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 225 kW (302hp), which is variably distributed to all four wheels via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The sporty performance (acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds) is combined with a wide range of driving experiences – from very sporty to long-distance comfort. The new front radiator improves temperature management at the limit.

AMG Street Style Edition for the 45 models⁴

A special limited edition is available for the CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé: the AMG Street Style Edition. With its MANUFAKTUR mountain grey magno paintwork, and side foiling with the AMG logo and AMG pattern in the chequered-flag design, it emphasizes the sporty appearance. The same applies to the colour accents in fluorescent orange. This edition rolls on 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a five-twin-spoke design in matte black, with a gloss-turned rim flange. Optionally, customers can order the Street Style Edition with 19-inch AMG forged wheels in a cross-spoke design, painted matte black, and with a high-sheen turned rim flange. The red-painted brake callipers form an attractive contrast to both wheels. Other exterior elements include the AMG Aerodynamics package, the AMG Night package I and II and the AMG fuel-filler cap.

The interior of the AMG Street Style Edition also has a distinctive design: The AMG Performance seat in black MICROCUT microfibre is adorned with seams and highlights in bright orange. The "CLA 45 S" label, also in orange, carries the brand emblem over to the interior. The AMG Performance steering wheel in MICROCUT leather/microfibre and the AMG trim elements in aluminium (with the same pattern as the exterior foiling) add further accents to the interior. Attention to detail is also demonstrated by the instrument panel, with contrasting orange stitching and the AMG door-sill trims with "AMG" lettering, a black interchangeable cover, and Edition-specific lighting in red. AMG floor mats with "Street Style Edition" lettering and orange stitching complete the high-quality interior design.

With an output of 310 kW (416hp), the CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé is powerfully motorized. The compact sports cars accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. In addition to the pure performance figures, the AMG 2.0-litre turbo engine impresses with its spontaneous response. The fully variable all-wheel drive with AMG TORQUE CONTROL makes a significant contribution to the dynamic driving experience. The rear-axle transmission contains two electronically controlled multi-plate clutches, each of which is connected to a driveshaft on the rear axle. This allows the drive power to be distributed variably not only between the front and rear axles, but also wheel-selectively between the left and right rear wheels.

The data at a glance

About Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes-EQ passenger vehicles, as well as Mercedes-Benz Vans. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada employs approximately 250 people across Canada. Through a nationwide network of 59 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 34,316 vehicles in 2022.

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1. Vehicle specifications and features that may be offered in the Canadian market are subject to approval and may change.
2. To use the Mercedes me connect services, you must create a Mercedes me ID and accept the Terms of Use for the Mercedes me connect services. The services shown and their availability and functionalities depend in particular on the vehicle model, year of manufacture, selected special equipment and country.
3. Data on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and range are provisional and have been determined internally in accordance with the "WLTP test procedure" certification method. To date, there are neither confirmed values from an officially recognised testing organisation nor an EC type approval nor a certificate of conformity with official values. Differences between the stated figures and the official figures are possible.
4. Canadian model availability to be confirmed closer to launch

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