The Mercedes-Benz CLA is one of the most affordable models offered by the brand. This entry-level Merc is a four-door coupe available in three trims. You can opt for either the all-wheel or the front-wheel drive and also customize the car based on your preferences. This agile sedan is the perfect premium option if you want to familiarize yourself with luxury cars. Here are a few reasons that make this sedan worth your time:

Robust engine
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in three trims in the country: CLA 250 Coupe, CLA 250 4Matic Coupe, and AMG CLA 35 Coupe. The first two trims have a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine generating 221 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is automatic with a 7-speed dual-clutch. While the CLA 250 Coupe is a front-wheel drive model, the 4Matic comes with an all-wheel-drive configuration. The mileage offered is 25 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway in the case of CLA 250, while the 4Matic earns up to 24 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The AMG derivative comes with enhanced style and power. It runs on a 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine with 302 horsepower and 295 lb-ft torque. It has a 7-speed gearbox and can go from 0 mph to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Modes on the AMG version can be changed quickly due to the AMG Drive unit and the adaptive AMG Ride Control dampers.   

Stunning interior 
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe has excellent interiors, even though most of the features are pretty standard. The dashboard has dual screens with turbine-shaped AC vents on the top. You get a 7-inch touchscreen display and an instrument cluster. The CLA 250 variants come with standard yet top-notch upholstery options. The AMG CLA 35 comes with slightly bigger screens at about 10.25 inches. With this luxury car, you can expect standard features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, cruise control, remote engine start, 64-color ambient lighting, powered front seats, and heated outside rear-view mirrors. All trims come with standard Sports seats; however, you can upgrade to the body-hugging Performance seats when you choose the AMG trim.   

Safety features
Safety is a top priority for Mercedes-Benz, so the Mercedes-Benz CLA has a range of standard safety features in the car, including a rearview camera, driver attention monitor, forward collision warning, crosswind assist, forward automatic emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring. Available advanced safety features include the lane change assist, Mercedes Pre-Safe Sound (a sound is emitted during a crash to protect your ears), lane-keep assist, adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control, parallel park assist, rear cross-traffic alert, evasive steering assist, and a surround-view parking camera.  

Pricing
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is an entry-level car for the brand, so the price of the CLA 250 Coupe, i.e., the base model, starts at $39,250. The CLA 250 4Matic’s retails at a slightly higher cost of $41,250 owing to its AWD system. The AMG CLA 35 starts at $48,950.   

Luxury
You can expect the typical Mercedes luxury in the sedan. This is evident in its standard features like the front Sports seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, front seats with 3-position memory, rear seats that can split in 40/20/40 configuration, remote start, 4-way manually adjustable steering, MB-Tex upholstery, heated side mirrors, cruise control, rear center armrest, keyless start, and outside temperature display.  

 
This Merc has grown to become an immensely popular sedan, especially in the small-car luxury segment. So check out the Mercedes-Benz CLA for yourself by visiting the nearest dealership.