2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA trim levels explained
Base to top
$24,800
- 14 trims. $42,750 to $67,550.
- Base: 250 RWD. Top: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 RWD | $42,750 | $2,200 | 2.0L 4cyl | 221 hp | RWD | 8-speed DCT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| EV CLA 250 | $42,750 | $2,200 | Electric | 349 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CLA 250 Coupe | $44,750 | $2,200 | 2.0L | 221 hp | N/A | N/A | 29 mpg | 5 |
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | $44,750 | $2,200 | 2.0L 4cyl | 221 hp | AWD | 8-speed DCT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EV CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology | $46,400 | $2,200 | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology RWD | $47,250 | $2,200 | Electric | 268 hp | RWD | N/A | 126 MPGe | 5 |
| CLA 250+ Sedan | $47,250 | $2,200 | N/A | 268 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| EV CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology | $48,950 | $2,200 | Electric | 349 hp | AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CLA 350 4MATIC Sedan | $49,800 | $2,200 | N/A | 349 hp | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology AWD | $49,800 | $2,200 | Electric | 349 hp | AWD | N/A | 118 MPGe | 5 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | $56,600 | $2,200 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe | $56,600 | $2,200 | 2.0L | 302 hp | AWD | N/A | 25 mpg | 5 |
| AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC | $67,550 | $2,200 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | $67,550 | $2,200 | 2.0L | 416 hp | AWD | N/A | 23 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
250 to CLA 250 Coupe: +$2,000
250 RWD $42,750 to CLA 250 Coupe $44,750.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 29 mpg.
No equipment data.
CLA 250 to AMG CLA 35 Coupe: +$11,850
CLA 250 4MATIC AWD $44,750 to AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe $56,600.
- Power: 221 hp to 302 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.
AMG CLA 35 Coupe to AMG CLA 45 Coupe: +$10,950
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe $56,600 to AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe $67,550.
- Power: 302 hp to 416 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.
No equipment data.
EV trims
EV CLA 250 to EV CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology: +$3,650
EV CLA 250 $42,750 to EV CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology $46,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
EV CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology to CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology: +$850
EV CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology $46,400 to CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology RWD $47,250.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology to EV CLA 350 w/EQ Technology: +$1,700
CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology RWD $47,250 to EV CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology $48,950.
- Power: 268 hp to 349 hp.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
No equipment data.
EV CLA 350 w/EQ Technology to CLA 350 w/EQ Technology: +$850
EV CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology $48,950 to CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology AWD $49,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Other trims
CLA 250+ Sedan to CLA 350 Sedan: +$2,550
CLA 250+ Sedan $47,250 to CLA 350 4MATIC Sedan $49,800.
- Power: 268 hp to 349 hp.
No equipment data.
CLA 350 Sedan to AMG CLA 35: +$6,800
CLA 350 4MATIC Sedan $49,800 to AMG CLA 35 4MATIC $56,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
AMG CLA 35 to AMG CLA 45 S: +$10,950
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC $56,600 to AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC $67,550.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Heated front seats: optional from 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 250 RWD, $42,750.
- 360 camera: optional from 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Navigation: optional from 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Premium audio: optional from 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 250 RWD, $42,750.
- Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 250 RWD | 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 | N | N |
| 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 for 12 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: CLA 250 4MATIC AWD, $44,750.
- EV: EV CLA 250, $42,750.
- The most hp: AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe, 416 hp, $67,550.
- The best mpg: 250 RWD, 30 mpg, $42,750.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 250 RWD, EV CLA 250, CLA 250 Coupe, EV CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology, CLA 250+ w/EQ Technology RWD, CLA 250+ Sedan, EV CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology, CLA 350 4MATIC Sedan, CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology AWD, AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe.
- Dropped: 250 FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$500.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA 250 4MATIC AWD | $46,400 | $44,750 | -$1,650 |
| AMG CLA 35 4MATIC | $56,100 | $56,600 | +$500 |
| AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC | $67,050 | $67,550 | +$500 |
| AMG CLA 45 4MATIC Coupe | $67,050 | $67,550 | +$500 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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