Used Mercedes CLA for sale

What types of used Mercedes CLA cars are there?

The Mercedes CLA sits somewhere between the A-Class and the C-Class – it’s as compact and manageable as an A-Class, but offers the sporty, coupé-like design of its larger saloon sibling.

The CLA Shooting Brake is even more eye-catching, because this coupé design language carries over into a more practical estate bodyshape.

It’s most commonly sold with punchy petrol engines, but like the A-Class, there are also used Mercedes CLA cars for sale with diesel and plug-in hybrid options, too.

Subtitle: Popular Mercedes CLA trims

AMG Line variants are the most common, and there are plenty of them, but there are also some others to pick from. Here’s an example of some early second-generation models, sold from 2019:

> Mercedes CLA AMG Line - this base-spec AMG Line model gets heated front seats, LED headlights and a twin-display setup

> Mercedes CLA AMG Line Premium - worthwhile upgrade with keyless entry, bigger digital instrument cluster and upgraded sound system

> Mercedes CLA AMG Line Premium Plus - top-spec version with adaptive LED headlights, panoramic sunroof and electric front seats

Subtitle: Mercedes CLA history

The Mercedes CLA is now over a decade old – it first launched in 2013, with coupé-like saloons and shooting brake models available.

> First-generation Mercedes CLA C117 (2013) - this became the most aerodynamic production car ever, outperforming the Tesla Model S

> Facelifted Mercedes CLA C117 (2016) - minor styling changes and more kit, including Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

> Second-generation Mercedes CLA C118 (2019) - smart-looking upgrade with minimalist interior and lots of car tech

> Facelifted Mercedes CLA C118 (2023) - some additional tech and more efficient mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

What features does the Mercedes CLA have?

What you’ll get depends on which generation and model year you go for, and there are plenty of optional extras as with any Mercedes, so be sure to check any individual listing.

When the second generation launched, the entry-level CLA AMG Line came with front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, push-button start, heated front seats and the excellent dual-display MBUX system.

Facelifted entry-level cars are called Sport Edition, and get the upgraded dual-10.25-inch displays as standard as well as a few other safety and driver monitoring tools to comply with new regulations.

Is the Mercedes CLA reliable?

A used Mercedes CLA for sale might not be the most common choice, but it shares so many of its parts with the A-Class, B-Class, GLA and GLB, that you can be sure it’s a tried and tested model.

It helps that many of the engines available are shared with other models, with the 1.3-litre petrol engine coming from equally reliable Renault cars.

How much does the Mercedes CLA cost to run?

There’s no denying the Mercedes CLA can cost a little more than your average family car, because it has that three-pointed icon on the bonnet and all the associated luxuries.

Thankfully, unless you’re gunning for an all-out performance AMG model, you’ll be pleasantly surprised how cheap a CLA can be to run, whichever engine you pick.

Who is the Mercedes CLA suitable for?

A used Mercedes CLA is a strong choice for anybody after a stylish coupé, but because it comes in saloon and estate formats, you won’t have to sacrifice any practicality.

You could consider cars like the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Audi A3 Saloon or even the Mercedes A-Class Saloon, but if you’re looking for the CLA Shooting Brake, competition is virtually non-existent.