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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is offered in three trim levels: CLA 250, AMG CLA 35 and AMG CLA 45 S. All three come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at increasing power levels. The CLA 250 is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (Mercedes' 4Matic), while the more powerful and performance-tuned AMG versions come standard with all-wheel drive.

CLA 250
The CLA 250 comes equipped with standard features including:

  • Turbocharged four-cylinder engine (221 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque)
  • Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • LED headlights
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters
  • Customizable ambient cabin lighting
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers

Standard technology features and advanced driver aids include:

  • Remote engine start via smartphone app
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument display
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system display
  • Voice assistant
  • Five USB-C ports
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Automatic high beams

AMG CLA 35
Equipped for sportier driving, the AMG CLA 35 adds:

  • High-output turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (302 hp, 295 lb-ft)
  • Performance-tuned eight-speed transmission
  • All-wheel drive
  • Sport exhaust system
  • 18-inch AMG design wheels
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Sportier body styling
  • Burmester surround-sound system
  • Heated front seats
  • Safe exit assist (can prevent passengers from opening a door into traffic, cyclists or pedestrians approaching from behind)
  • Driver attention warning

AMG CLA 45 S
Builds on the AMG CLA 35 with:

  • Higher-output turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (416 hp, 369 lb-ft)
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Sport-tuned all-wheel-drive system

Numerous option packages are available for the CLA. For the CLA 250, they include:

  • AMG Night package
    • AMG body styling
    • 18-inch wheels with black accents
    • Gloss black exterior trim
    • Diamond-pattern grille
    • Sport seats with synthetic suede trim
    • Sport steering wheel with aluminum paddle shifters
  • Exclusive package
    • Navigation system with augmented video overlay
    • Upgraded audio system
    • Illuminated doorsills
  • Pinnacle package
    • 360-degree camera
    • Navigation with augmented video overlay
    • Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
    • Head-up display
    • Infotainment gesture control
    • Upgraded audio system
  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the CLA and the car in front; can also react to traffic signs and set speed)
    • Lane change assistance (when cruise control is on, can automatically change lanes after driver activates turn signal for several seconds)
    • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
    • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
    • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)

The CLA 35 and CLA 45 can also add the following packages:

  • AMG Aerodynamics package
    • Black performance-oriented body kit
  • AMG Aerodynamics Plus package
    • Front apron with larger front splitter
    • Larger rear AMG spoiler
  • AMG Night package
    • Gloss black trim one beltline, front splitter, side panels and mirrors
    • Black chrome-plated tailpipe
  • AMG Night Package Plus
    • AMG Night package plus black badges and dark-tinted grille
  • AMG Performance Seat/Performance Seat Advanced package
    • AMG multi-contour heated front seats with adjustable lumbar, side and shoulder support
    • Ventilated front seats (Performance Seat Advanced)

The CLA is available with stand-alone options, such as:

  • 360-degree camera
  • Heated seats
  • Burmester surround-sound system
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • AMG-tuned electronically adjustable sport suspension
  • Nappa leather or synthetic leather-wrapped AMG sport steering wheel (AMG models only)
  • Winter package
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Heated washer system
  • Leather upholstery
  • Wood interior trim
  • AMG Track Pace (track data logging)

Which CLA-Class trim does Edmunds recommend?

The CLA 250, though it doesn't have an abundance of features we consider necessary in the class, is available with many packaged and stand-alone features. All-wheel drive is an easy addition to this base model. The AMG models add plenty of spice to the driving experience if that's your thing, and they come standard with all-wheel drive.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Grand Rapids, MI
Vehicle
CLA-Class CLA 250
CLA-Class CLA 250 4MATIC
CLA-Class AMG CLA 35
CLA-Class AMG CLA 45 S
Vehicle
CLA 250 4MATIC
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8AM
Starting MSRP
$46,400
Avg Price Paid
$43,867
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AMG CLA 35
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8AM
Starting MSRP
$56,100
Avg Price Paid
$53,184
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AMG CLA 45 S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8AM
Starting MSRP
$65,400
Avg Price Paid
$63,197
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette/sueded microfiber
leatherette/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
optional
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
221 hp @ 5,500 rpm
221 hp @ 5,500 rpm
302 hp @ 5,800 rpm
416 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
8-speed automated manual
Tire size
225/45R18
225/45R18
235/40R18
245/35R19
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 36 / 30 MPG
25 / 34 / 29 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.5 gal.
13.5 gal.
13.5 gal.
13.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
351 / 486 miles
338 / 459 miles
297 / 392 miles
270 / 378 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,494 lb.
3,616 lb.
3,703 lb.
3,791 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.0 in.
72.0 in.
73.1 in.
73.1 in.
Height
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
55.3 in.
55.4 in.
Length
184.6 in.
184.6 in.
184.8 in.
184.8 in.
Wheelbase
107.4 in.
107.4 in.
107.4 in.
107.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
11.6 cu. ft.
11.6 cu. ft.
11.6 cu. ft.
11.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Front Leg Room
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
41.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
Rear Head Room
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.9 in.
33.9 in.
33.9 in.
33.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
54.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$65,371
$70,547
$82,199
$96,877
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.87
$0.94
$1.1
$1.29
Depreciation
$23,288
$26,747
$32,411
$41,454
Financing
$9,063
$9,863
$11,995
$15,336
Taxes & Fees
$3,675
$3,998
$4,860
$6,211
Fuel
$11,601
$11,995
$13,921
$15,127
Insurance
$8,000
$8,161
$9,186
$9,186
Maintenance
$7,111
$6,996
$7,039
$6,776
Repairs
$2,633
$2,787
$2,787
$2,787
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
Brown w/DINAMICA Grey Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Classic Red/Black, leather
Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
Brown w/DINAMICA Grey Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Classic Red/Black, leather
Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Sage Grey/Black, leatherette
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
Classic Red/Black, leather
Black, leather
Black w/DINAMICA Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Sage Grey/Black, leatherette
Titanium Grey/Black, leather
Classic Red/Black, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Polar White
Night Black
Cosmos Black Metallic
Digital White Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Polar White
Night Black
Cosmos Black Metallic
Digital White Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Polar White
Night Black
Cosmos Black Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Hyper Blue Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Mountain Grey Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Polar White
Night Black
Cosmos Black Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic