Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: FAQs

The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a four-door ‘coupe’ based on the same platform and mechanical architecture as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class.

It is built in front or all-wheel drive form and in some markets a Shooting Brake (wagon) body style is also sold. The current Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is designated as the C118 in Mercedes-Benz’ own nomenclature.

The styling of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is reminiscent on the E-Class based Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.

Yes, Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class models do require premium gas/petrol.

In all cases Mercedes-Benz Australia recommends a minimum of 95RON premium petrol for all Australian CLA-Class models. In the case of high-performance variants including the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 minimum 98RON fuel is specified.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are very different cars, from the ground up. They are also designed to appeal to different consumers.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the four-door ‘coupe’ that sits at the top of Mercedes small car range. It based on the same underpinnings as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class and is predominately front or all-wheel drive.

In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a midsized predominately rear-drive model which shares its architecture with larger Mercedes models.

In terms of overall refinement and for choice of powertrains, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class would be considered by most judges as the better vehicle.