2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is a carryover with no major changes. It keeps the styling, dual-screen dashboard, and added standard equipment introduced in the 2024 refresh.
About the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA
2nd generation (introduced for 2020), post-2024 refresh year
Mercedes-Benz positions the CLA as its style-forward entry luxury sedan: a compact four-door with coupe-like looks, a dramatic digital cabin, and a premium feel without moving up to a larger C-Class. The core appeal is design and cabin atmosphere first, with everyday comfort, useful tech, and available 4MATIC traction making it easy to use as a daily commuter.
The CLA 250 is the style-focused core model, pairing a coupe-like roofline and panoramic roof with two 10.25-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and several driver-assistance features. The CLA 250 4MATIC has the same sleek design and tech-rich cabin but adds all-wheel drive for better traction.
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 234 hp | 234 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.9 in | 33.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Remote Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA compared with the 2024 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2025. The CLA carries over the refreshed styling, dual 10.25-inch screens, wireless smartphone integration, and expanded standard equipment introduced for 2024.
Was the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA redesigned?
No, the 2025 CLA was not redesigned. It remains part of the second generation introduced for 2020 and carries forward the updates from the 2024 mid-cycle refresh.
Did the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA receive a new engine?
No, the 2025 CLA did not receive a confirmed engine change. The CLA 250 and CLA 250 4MATIC continue with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA have all-wheel drive?
Yes, the 2025 CLA 250 4MATIC has all-wheel drive. The standard CLA 250 uses front-wheel drive, and both versions share the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.
What cabin technology does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA have?
The 2025 CLA has two standard 10.25-inch displays, the MBUX touchscreen system with voice control, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These features carry over unchanged from 2024.
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