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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA Overview

What’s New

  • Changes to the way the front and back look.
  • The power is higher in the top and bottom trims.
  • Some of the new common features are heated seats, bigger screens, and self-parking.
  • Part of the launch of the second version of the CLA in 2020.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 2024 is a small four-door sedan that looks like a sporty coupe. It is the second-cheapest Mercedes car. The CLA has more than 400 horsepower and a roof that looks like a fastback. The CLA has all of the comforts, technologies, and a high-class feel that Mercedes-Benz is known for. It’s not a cheap Mercedes. In 2024, the CLA catches up to its powerful competitors by adding new common features and more power to make it more desirable. The bright new Hyper Blue color adds a welcome splash of color to a color scheme that is mostly black and white.

In the tight market for small sport cars, automakers (mostly from Europe) are always coming up with new looks and features to beat each other. Four years after the second generation got a lot of improvements, the CLA got a new front end (mesh grille, slight changes to the lower body) and a new back diffuser. But the CLA is back in first place because it has more speed and more features. The turbo engine in the base CLA 250 gets 13 more horsepower from a new electric motor. This year, the top-of-the-line AMG CLA 45 S gets an extra 34 horsepower. In 2024, the CLA is better because it has bigger screens, wireless charging and connections for smartphones, and more driving aids.

It doesn’t come as a surprise that Mercedes’s European rivals have a response to the CLA. Both the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and the Audi A3 have the same kinds of features and are fun and quick to drive. Even though the BMW is smaller, it has about the same amount of room and a bigger trunk. The Volvo S60 looks like an Audi A3, but it’s longer, has more space, and has more power. Even though the Tesla Model 3 makes a strong case for going all-electric, the rear-wheel drive trips in the older Lexus IS 300 are still fun.

Pros

  • A lot of tools that come with it by default.
  • Excellent badges for a fair price.
  • Both the AMG CLA 35 and AMG CLA 45 models run very well.

Cons

  • Fewer choices for back seats than some of its competitors.
  • The value of options is going up very quickly.

If you like to hit the gas hard and turn quickly, the AMG cars are a good choice. We suggest the CLA 35 because its 302 horsepower engine is fast enough and its wheels are smaller than those of the CLA 45. On the other hand, the CLA 250 is a great option if you just want to find a good middle ground between a fast car and a Mercedes-class. Even the base model of the CLA 250 is a good buy because it comes with a lot of nice features. However, you can customize the car to fit your needs with dozens of packages and add-ons. The Driver Assistance package is a good extra because it gives the car some basic self-driving features. This is especially helpful for people who drive to work during rush hour. We would also give some thought to the improved Burmester surround-sound system.

Models of Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

There are three versions of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA: the CLA 250, the AMG CLA 35, and the AMG CLA 45 S. All three have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that gets more powerful as you go up the line. The CLA 250 can come with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (Mercedes’ 4Matic). The more powerful and performance-oriented AMG models come standard with all-wheel drive.

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