2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Review, Pricing, and Specs

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class received a massive redesign in 2020 so we believe the latest 2021 models will have minor changes. Mercedes-Benz has added blind-spot monitoring and ambient interior lighting to the standard features list of this 2021 CLA-Class, and the CLA’s MBUX infotainment system now features the Interior Assistant, which allows users to interact with the system using gesture controls.

The CLA250 comes with front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is standard on the CLA250 4Matic. The latter trim is a great choice for those who travel on wet, slippery roads, but we think everyone else will be happy with the CLA250. That car rides on 18-inch wheels and comes with exterior features such as automatic LED headlights, rear fog lamps, a sunroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and heated power-adjustable side view mirrors with integrated turn signals.

Handling is reasonably nimble and the ride is refined. It’s not particularly roomy, especially in the rear seat, but cargo space is more than enough for most use cases. Overall, the CLA250 represents the modern Mercedes-Benz experience in a bite-sized package.

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Specs

Gas Mileage	22 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4, 2.0 L
EPA Class	Compact Cars
Style Name	AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity	5
Passenger Doors	4
Body Style	4dr Car
Transmission	Transmission: 7-Speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT Automatic

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Interior

Though it’s one of the least expensive models in the automaker’s range, the 2021 CLA-class boasts a cabin that looks like it belongs in a Mercedes-Benz. The center stack is clean and modern, embellished with a trio of circular air vents. The front seats are pleasantly spacious, but there’s limited headroom in the second row due to the car’s sloping roofline. This sedan provides 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s less cargo space than in the outgoing model.

Sport front seats

Sport front seats feature deeper side bolsters to offer enhanced lateral support. With Black or Macchiato Beige MB-Tex upholstery, the seats feature adjustable head restraints. With all other upholstery choices, the four outboard seats feature racing-inspired integrated head restraints.

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Prices

The list of standard amenities within the cabin includes 12-way power-adjustable front seats, a manually adjustable tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a folding rear bench seat with a 60/40 split, keyless entry and push-button ignition, and navigation. When it comes to driver-assistance features, automated emergency braking is standard.

2021 CLA 250 Coupe

Starting price: ₦17.5 million – $37,850

• Transmission: Automatic
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
• MPG: 25 City / 35 Hwy
• Engine: Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/121

CLA 250 4MATIC Coupe

Starting price: ₦18.4 million – $39,850

• Transmission: Automatic
• Drivetrain: All Wheel
• MPG: 23 City / 33 Hwy
• Engine: Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/121

AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe

Starting price: ₦22.1 million = $47,850

• Transmission: Automatic
• Drivetrain: All Wheel
• MPG: 20 City / 29 Hwy
• Engine: Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 2.0 L/121

With front-wheel drive, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA-class achieves EPA-rated fuel economy of 25/35 mpg city/highway. Fuel economy for models with all-wheel drive comes in at 23/33 mpg. Those figures are competitive for the segment, but you’ll get better fuel economy with the Audi A3 (up to 27/36 mpg).

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