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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 70% Detailed ratings

Price $35,300 – $51,800 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.4 – 10.7 L/100km

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If you want a Mercedes-Benz sedan, but are on a tight budget, take a hard look at the CLA. It starts at about $35,000 and has the same slick style as the German brand's other products. The base version includes a front-wheel drivetrain and 208 horsepower. A 4MATIC all-wheel-drive version is also available. For those who want more juice, there’s an AMG CLA 45 variant that develops 375 horsepower and reaches 100 km/h in less than five seconds.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220: Hybrid Model Joins the Lineup

Innsbruck, Austria— In addition to the electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, the German automaker is expanding its lineup by adding a hybrid powertrain for the 2027 model year. The Car Guide was able to take the car for a first test drive on the mountain roads of Austria, in weather conditions similar …December 9, 2025

Top 10 New Vehicles Most Often Resold After a Year

Buying a vehicle is a long-term investment, right? Otherwise, leasing is generally a better option. However, some buyers quickly regret their decision and choose to get rid of the vehicle, even if it means losing a significant amount of money in the process. That’s actually the topic of a recent …December 3, 2025

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA: A Complete Transformation

Copenhagen, Denmark— The Mercedes-Benz CLA has undergone a complete transformation, switching from a conventional powertrain to a fully electric drive unit as the German luxury brand’s first vehicle to ride on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA). The platform will underpin several more EVs to come and even a few …July 16, 2025

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All vehicles are not created equal when it comes to visibility, and Subaru is envied by its peers for being the best in this area. Unfortunately, some automakers choose to favour aesthetics over more practical considerations, going against a basic design principle stating that form must follow function. The size, …August 18, 2022

Top 10 Most Powerful Vehicles With Four Cylinders

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Top 10 Models with the Best User Experience in 2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC: The Baby CLS

The second-generation CLA joins the brand new A-Class to give Mercedes-Benz a pair of fresh products in the all-important small-car segment. Last year, one out of four vehicles sold by the German automaker around the globe was a compact car. As you can easily imagine, only SUVs were more popular. January 13, 2020

2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Trying Hard to Stay Relevant

While American manufacturers are eliminating most of their cars to focus on trucks and SUVs, Mercedes-Benz keeps diversifying its portfolio. Just a few days ago at the New York Auto Show, the brand unveiled the next-generation GLS and announced its intention to produce a slightly more rugged and adventure-ready compact …April 25, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Winter Driving Academy

A few days ago, Mercedes-Benz invited a group of automobile journalists to test the new B 250 4Matic and CLA 250 4Matic on the Olympic Basin. Fortunately, it was -30°C, which made the water hard enough for us to have some fun on it. We would have had fun if …February 13, 2015

Mercedes-Benz B 250 4Matic and CLA 250 4Matic: Snow Class

It was in the wintriest of conditions that Mercedes-Benz convened journalists earlier this week to test drive the new B 250 4Matic and CLA 250 4Matic. For your information, these two cars share the same chassis and mechanical components. They first appeared on the market as front-wheel drive versions, but …February 12, 2015

2014 Best Buys: Luxury Compact Cars

It’s no secret: There are a lot of people out there who would rather drive a smaller car with better equipment than a more bare-bones vehicle from the next category up. Recognizing the potential of this market, manufacturers—and especially luxury car brands—responded accordingly. That’s how the luxury compact segment was …February 28, 2014

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Mercedes-Benz EVs in Canada Now Have Access to Tesla’s Superchargers

Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle drivers can finally use the majority of Superchargers in North America. This comes a full year later than planned, as the deal signed between the German automaker and Tesla in 2023 called for access starting in the second half of 2024. Existing customers can purchase a Mercedes-Benz-approved …October 20, 2025

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shows the Brand Has Learned From Its Mistakes

Most people will agree that Mercedes-Benz ’s first few attempts at selling fully electric vehicles have not been that successful as evidenced by timid demand for the EQE and EQS models, which have had their fair share of reliability issues so far. The German manufacturer itself has admitted that the …March 13, 2025

New Mercedes-Benz CLA to Offer EV and Hybrid Variants, Cutting-Edge Tech

Mercedes‑Benz is busy working on the next generation of its entry-level sedan, the CLA . Development is ramping up as the global premiere will take place sometime in 2025, with sales in Canada to begin for the 2026 model year. This week, the automaker shared a bit more information about …November 6, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Previews Small EV With Big Dreams

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is getting a mid-cycle update for 2024, but here we have a very different car that goes by the same name. More specifically: the Tesla Model 3 fighter that we were promised last year. At IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, the German automaker today introduced a new …September 3, 2023

Mercedes-Benz CLA Gets Mid-Cycle Refresh for 2024

The Mercedes-Benz CLA subcompact sedan is getting a mid-cycle refresh and update for the 2024 model year. The list of changes starts with a redesigned front fascia and grille, a new rear diffuser and a revised signature for the headlights and taillights. Additional body colours are available including two different …January 19, 2023

Mercedes-Benz to Launch Tesla Model 3 Rival With EQXX Tech in 2024

Remember the sensational Vision EQXX electric concept that Mercedes-Benz introduced at the beginning of the year? The same one that managed to travel over 1,000 kilometres with a full battery charge and amazing energy consumption of just 8.7 kWh/100 km in a first real-world test in April? While too radically …October 21, 2022

These Are the Cars and SUVs Offering the Best and Worst Visibility

Mercedes-Benz Canada Recalls 40,000 Vehicles for 3 Separate Issues

Mercedes-Benz has just announced three separate recall campaigns affecting a little more than 40,000 vehicles across Canada. The largest one involves the power steering control unit, which may corrode over time and fail, making driving more difficult and potentially dangerous. The problem seems to be limited to areas of heavy …December 21, 2020

The Car Guide’s 2020 Best Buys: Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Every year, The Car Guide publishes its Best Buys in nearly 30 different vehicle categories. Today we continue our review of the 2020 winners with a look at subcompact luxury cars , a market segment once again dominated by German automakers. In fact, there are no changes to last year’s …February 4, 2020

2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 and CLA 45 Unleashed With up to 421 Hp

Mercedes-Benz today introduced an even more powerful and sportier version of its two entry-level cars. Slotting above the A 35 and CLA 35 , the new 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 and CLA 45 4MATIC+ are the pocket rockets we were waiting for. With a newly developed 2.0-litre turbo engine a.k.a. July 4, 2019

More Details on Mercedes-AMG’s 421-Hp Turbo Four

As previously reported, the new 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 and CLA 35 are coming to Canada next year with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine (codenamed M 260) that produces 302 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. However, if you’re looking for the world's most powerful turbo four in series production, …June 7, 2019

After the Mercedes-AMG A 35, here's the 2020 CLA 35

Lately, it seems like Mercedes-Benz has been multiplying its model lineup, especially in the compact car segment. Recently, we were given the all-new A-Class – both in sedan and hatchback form –, then came its AMG variant, the A 35 . Last week, our journalist Antoine Joubert was flying to …April 9, 2019

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Two Minute Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz CLA 45

Russ takes the new Mercedes kid for a spin on and off the track on the 2 minute test drive. Motoring TV 2014 Episode#22 …

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Using the same four-door coupe style as the large and expensive CLS, the CLA is about as big as a Mazda3. Inside, you’ve got very comfortable front seats and very narrow rear seats!

Review - 2015 Mercedes Benz CLA

This week we take a look at the all new Mercedes Benz CLA. Motoring 2014 Episode 7 …

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Driving Event at Bilster Berg

Watch the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG driving at the Bilster Berg Driving Resort.

2014 Mercedes Benz CLA 45 AMG - Patagonia Red

See the all-new Mercedes Benz CLA 45 AMG in Patagonia red.

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG at the Race Track

Watch the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG in action.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

See the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG's elegant yet powerful design.

The Car Guide rating 70%

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Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	4/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

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