Gas sedan · 2020–2026
Used Mercedes-Benz CLA
Usually about $22k–$42k used.
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The cheapest new Mercedes was always this. Cramped in the back, and the doors are heavy.
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The dual-clutch gearbox and turbo four are both costly to put right, and this is the Mercedes bought on payment rather than budget.
Specs at a glance
- Estimated used price
- $22k–$42k
- Model years
- 2020–2026
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Economy
- 28 mpg
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo
- 12 cu ft
- Towing
- Not rated
- All-wheel drive
- Available
- Reliability
- below average
- Cabin quality
- excellent
- Driving fun
- good
Mercedes-Benz CLA vs its closest rivals
| Vehicle | Used price | Seats | Cargo (cu ft) | Economy | Towing | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | $22k–$42k | 5 | 12 | 28 mpg | Not rated | below average |
| Audi A3 | $24k–$42k | 5 | 11 | 30 mpg | Not rated | average |
| Audi A4 | $22k–$45k | 5 | 12 | 28 mpg | Not rated | average |
| Subaru WRX | $25k–$36k | 5 | 13 | 22 mpg | Not rated | good |
| Honda Civic Si | $24k–$33k | 5 | 15 | 31 mpg | Not rated | excellent |
- Audi A3: Small outside and smaller inside. The boot is genuinely tiny for a saloon.
- Audi A4: Unflappable in bad weather and a bit anonymous to drive. Small boot for the class.
- Subaru WRX: Thirsty, loud, stiff, and the interior is a decade behind the price.
- Honda Civic Si: Manual only, firmer ride, and it attracts exactly the insurance rate you expect.