2025 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS | W1K5J4GB0SN527923

Body Styles

A low-slung, four-door coupe featuring frameless doors, a swooping roofline, and a wide stance. The second-generation CLA-Class improved over its predecessor with more athletic proportions, a wider track, cleaner body lines, and better overall aerodynamic efficiency. The AMG models add aggressive styling cues, including a Panamericana grille (CLA 45), larger air intakes, quad exhausts, and more pronounced diffusers for maximum visual impact.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

“CLA” stands for Compact Luxury Architecture, aligning the model as a gateway into Mercedes-Benz’s coupe-styled lineup. It follows the brand’s naming logic where the first letter ("C") places it with the C-Class size group, while "LA" signals its aspirational, avant-garde coupe styling. The AMG suffixes (35 and 45) represent escalating levels of performance within the brand's motorsport lineage.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (2019–2024) offers a sophisticated and diverse exterior color palette designed to highlight its sleek coupe form. Standard colors include timeless choices like Polar White, Night Black, and Digital White Metallic, which emphasize the purity and sharpness of the body lines. For buyers seeking a more expressive look, options such as Sun Yellow, Denim Blue Metallic, and Patagonia Red Metallic add vibrant personality, while the AMG variants unlock exclusive tones like Mountain Grey Magno (matte finish) and MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red for a dramatic, race-ready presence.

Inside, the CLA-Class carries a high-tech and upscale design with sweeping turbine-style air vents, ambient lighting available in up to 64 colors, and premium materials across all trims. Base models come standard with MB-Tex upholstery in Black or Macchiato Beige, but higher trims and AMG variants offer leather options such as Classic Red/Black, Neva Grey/Black, and Bahia Brown. AMG models elevate the interior even further with AMG Performance seats trimmed in ARTICO man-made leather and DINAMICA microfiber, along with optional AMG-specific graphics for the MBUX dual-screen setup. Post-2023 refreshes brought new trim materials such as open-pore wood and aluminum patterned in honeycomb textures, enhancing the tactile experience inside the cabin.

Wheel designs for the CLA-Class vary significantly across trims to match the vehicle's intent. Base CLA 250 models ride on sleek 18-inch twin five-spoke alloys that balance elegance with everyday comfort. AMG CLA 35 models upgrade to 19-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels with an aggressive satin or gloss black finish, while the range-topping AMG CLA 45 offers optional 19-inch cross-spoke forged wheels finished in matte black or titanium grey, designed for lightweight strength and track performance. Across the lineup, wheel designs seamlessly integrate with the visual themes of sophistication, sportiness, or outright performance, depending on the selected model and package.

Top Expensive Options

• AMG Night Package (Gloss Black Trim, Darkened Tailpipes): ~$800
• Driver Assistance Package (Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Steering Assist): ~$1,700
• Premium Package (MBUX with Augmented Reality Navigation, Keyless-Go): ~$1,500
• AMG Aerodynamics Package (Front Splitter, Larger Rear Spoiler on AMG models): ~$1,500
• Panoramic Glass Sunroof: ~$1,500
• Burmester Surround Sound System: ~$850
• Multicontour Massage Seats (front seats): ~$1,100
• Wireless Charging + NFC Pairing: ~$400
• Performance Exhaust System (AMG 45 only): ~$1,250
• Head-Up Display: ~$1,100

vs Competitors

The CLA-Class competes directly with the Audi A3 Sedan, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and Cadillac CT4. Against the Audi, the CLA offers a more sculptural and coupe-like design, while delivering sharper driving dynamics in AMG trims. Compared to the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, the CLA stands out with a more luxurious cabin, better MBUX interface, and a smoother, more refined powertrain. Unlike the Cadillac CT4, which leans heavily on aggressive styling and American muscle influences, the CLA remains a European benchmark of sophistication, delivering technology, prestige, and style in a compact luxury package.

Fun Fact

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class was the first vehicle in the world to introduce the new MBUX voice control system, allowing drivers to interact naturally with their car by simply saying "Hey Mercedes." It was also the most aerodynamic production Mercedes when launched, boasting a Cd of just 0.23, helping to improve both performance and efficiency compared to many larger sedans.