2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG

Which 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 (2.0T All-Wheel Drive)

• Base Price: $56,100
• MPG Combined: 25
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automated manual
• Horsepower: 302 
• Torque: 295 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.8 sec
• Weight: 3,703 lbs
• Length: 184.8 in

AMG was certainly up to the challenge of turning the somewhat milquetoast CLA into a speed demon. It's still cramped inside, but this version of the CLA lays down some righteous acceleration.

2. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ (2.0T AWD)

• Base Price: $65,400
• MPG Combined: 23
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automated manual
• Horsepower: 416 
• Torque: 369 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.0 sec
• Weight: 3,791 lbs
• Length: 184.8 in

Find yourself wishing that the already quite fast AMG CLA 35 were faster? Enter the AMG CLA 45 S, which borrows its turbocharged and electrically assisted 2.0-liter inline-4 from its AMG C43 big brother, except the CLA 45 gets 14 additional horsepower. If you wanted to argue that 416 hp in a subcompact sedan is overkill, we wouldn't disagree, but people who buy this car will love that its engine output borders on the insane.