2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA trim levels explained
Base to top
$22,650
- 5 trims. $44,400 to $67,050.
- Base: 250 FWD. Top: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 FWD | $44,400 | $1,150 | 2.0L 4cyl | 221 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | $46,400 | $1,150 | 2.0L 4cyl | 221 hp | AWD | 8-speed DCT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | $56,100 | $1,150 | 2.0L | 302 hp | AWD | N/A | 25 mpg | 5 |
| AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC | $67,050 | $1,150 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | $67,050 | $1,150 | 2.0L | 416 hp | AWD | N/A | 23 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
250 to CLA 250: +$2,000
250 FWD $44,400 to CLA 250 4MATIC AWD $46,400.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
CLA 250 to AMG CLA 35: +$9,700
CLA 250 4MATIC AWD $46,400 to AMG CLA 35 4MATIC $56,100.
- Power: 221 hp to 302 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG CLA 35 to AMG CLA 45 S: +$10,950
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC $56,100 to AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC $67,050.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Heated front seats: optional from 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 250 FWD, $44,400.
- 360 camera: optional from 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Navigation: optional from 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Premium audio: optional from 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 250 FWD, $44,400.
- Not on any trim: a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 250 FWD | CLA 250 4MATIC AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O |
| Heated front seats | O | O |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O |
| Premium audio | O | O |
| Remote start | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | S | S |
No equipment data: AMG CLA 35 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC, AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: CLA 250 4MATIC AWD, $46,400.
- The most hp: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe, 416 hp, $67,050.
- The best mpg: 250 FWD, 30 mpg, $44,400.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$1,200.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 FWD | $43,200 | $44,400 | +$1,200 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | $45,200 | $46,400 | +$1,200 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | $54,950 | $56,100 | +$1,150 |
| AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC | $65,400 | $67,050 | +$1,650 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | $65,400 | $67,050 | +$1,650 |
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What this cannot tell you
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