Mercedes-Benz CLA
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a wagon and sedan model, produced 2013–present, spanning 12 generations with 418 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the CLA Shooting Brake (2026-), CLA (2025-), CLA EQ (2025-) and CLA EQ Shooting Brake (2025-). Body styles across the CLA lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The CLA Coupé C117 (2013-2016) generation is the most extensively documented, with 90 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your CLA generation.
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz CLA have?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA has 12 generations with 418 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Mercedes-Benz CLA produced?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA has been produced 2013–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Mercedes-Benz CLA?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is available as Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
CLA Shooting Brake (2026-)
CLA (2025-)
CLA EQ (2025-)
CLA EQ Shooting Brake (2025-)
CLA Shooting Brake (2015-2016)
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€21,915
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
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How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA Coupé C117 (2013-2016)2013–2016 | 162 hp | 8.7 s | 90 | €33k–€79k | ★ 4.1 |
| CLA Coupé Facelift 2016 (2016-2019)2016–2019 | 140 hp | 9.4 s | 30 | €34k–€72k | ★ 4.0 |
| CLA Coupé C118 (2019-2023)2019–2023 | 163 hp | 8.3 s | 62 | €37k–€111k | ★ 4.0 |
| CLA Coupé Facelift 2023 (2023-2025)2023–2025 | 171 hp | 8 s | 26 | €45k–€120k | ★ 3.5 |
| CLA (2025-)2025–present | 163 hp | 7.9 s | 12 | €46k–€61k | ★ 3.0 |
| CLA EQ (2025-)2025–present | 266 hp | 6.8 s | 11 | €47k–€64k | ★ 3.5 |