2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA — The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a series of luxury subcompact executive cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 2013.
Trim: CLA 250
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA typically asks about $30,400 versus a $43,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA in our refresh, though owners have filed 3 complaints — check the component breakdown below.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$30,400
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$43,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
3
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 CLA?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 3 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
3 complaints. Top components:
- Electrical System2
- Unknown Or Other1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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How much does a used 2024 CLA cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $30,400 in typical used asking against a $43,500 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $43,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $30,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$13,100 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 CLA?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a series of luxury subcompact executive cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 2013. The first generation was a four-door sedan based on the platform of the W176 A-Class and W246 B-Class compact cars, marketed as a four-door coupé. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz expanded the CLA family to include a station wagon configuration which it markets as a Shooting Brake. NHTSA lists 2024 configurations such as 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4 DR AWD. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 206.3 in, width 79.9 in, height 72.4 in, and wheelbase 123.2 in, with curb weight around 5939.2 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4 DR AWD; 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 4 DR FWD.
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 123.2 in
- Curb weight about 5939.2 lb
- About 206.3 × 79.9 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 23 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 221 hp, 29 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
221 hp
Combined MPG
29 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (29 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,448
5-year energy
$7,241
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 29 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD / AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 206.3 in
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 72.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 123.2 in
- Curb weight
- 5939.2 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 28
- Combined MPG
- 29
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | CLA 250 | AMG CLA 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 221 hp | 302 hp |
| Combined MPG | 29 | — |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2.0L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | — | — | 29 | FWD / AWD | |
| 302 | — | — | — | AWD |