What is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
The cheapest car in Mercedes’ lineup, the CLA-Class is the brand’s gateway sedan, with vogue “coupe” styling and an expressive interior design that belie its entry-level positioning. Its powertrain lineup starts with a 221-horsepower four-cylinder in the front-wheel-drive CLA250 and the all-wheel-drive 250 4Matic, climbing to a 302-hp four-cylinder in the AMG CLA35, which comes standard with AWD. Atop the lineup is the AWD, 416-hp CLA45 S. CLA-Class competitors include the Acura Integra, Audi A3, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and Cadillac CT4.
What’s New on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
With an all-new CLA-Class coming for 2026 — including an all-electric version as well as a hybrid version — the CLA sees no significant changes for 2025.
What Features in the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- Panoramic moonroof
- Keyless entry and start
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 10.25-inch digital instrument panel
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Blind spot warning
- Automated parking
Available features include:
- Adaptive dampers
- Navigation
- Augmented reality navigation
- Heated front seats
- 12-speaker Burmester sound system
- Head-up display
- 360-degree parking camera system
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane departure steering assist
- Blind spot intervention
- Emergency steering assist
Should I Buy the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class?
Despite its sporty appearance, the Mercedes-Benz CLA comports itself with all the refinement and comfort of a bigger Benz sedan — or at least non-AMG variants do. The AMG models ride on a stiffer suspension that’s cinched down for sharper handling. Both the regular and AMG models fulfill their missions admirably, but backseat space is snug — and many competitors are more affordable.
