Mercedes-Benz CLA Lease Deals

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is the compact, low-slung car at the bottom of the Mercedes-Benz range, sold as a Coupe, a Saloon and an Estate. It's aimed at drivers who want a premium badge and a sleek shape without stepping up to a C-Class or an SUV.

The current CLA, on sale in this form since 2026, is about 4.69 m long, seats five and carries between 405 and 505 litres of luggage depending on which version you choose. Every version is automatic.

Your choice comes down to three things: body style, powertrain - Petrol, Diesel or Electric - and trim, which runs from Sport through the AMG Line family to the performance AMG models. The rest of this page works through each in turn, and you can see what's currently available in the live deals below.

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About the Mercedes-Benz CLA

The CLA is Mercedes-Benz's style-led compact, a four-door car with a coupe roofline and, in Estate form, a shooting-brake shape that reviewers rate as one of the better-looking small estates on sale. It sits below the C-Class in the line-up.

Road testers consistently praise its refinement, its long motorway legs and the electric version's range, which reaches up to 483 miles (WLTP) on the best version. The common criticism is space: the sloping roof costs rear headroom, and the screen-heavy dashboard divides opinion.

Safety is a strong point. The CLA holds a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, with 94% for adult occupant protection and 93% for vulnerable road users. It comes with a 3-year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.

CLA body styles

Three shapes, one car underneath. The Estate is the practical one, the Saloon the conventional four-door, and the Coupe the sleekest of the three. All three seat five and share the same cabin and technology.

Estate

The most useful body: 455 to 505 litres with the rear seats up and 1,290 to 1,370 litres folded.

Saloon

A four-door with a 405-litre boot and a 2.79 m wheelbase, so rear legroom is decent even if headroom isn't. Braked towing runs up to 2,000 kg, and it's among the longest CLAs at 4.72 to 4.73 m.

Coupe

Also a four-door, but shorter and lower - down to 1.40 m tall - with a 445 to 460-litre boot. It gives up a little towing capability, at 1,500 to 1,800 kg braked, for the tidiest proportions in the range.

Why lease a Mercedes-Benz CLA?

Because the standard specification is generous from the entry trim up, and leasing keeps you in a car whose technology moves on quickly. Every CLA gets heated front seats, built-in navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and adaptive suspension.

Driver assistance is thorough across the range: autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, automatic high beam and LED headlights. That's the kit behind the 5-star Euro NCAP result.

Practically, it's a five-seater with a boot of 405 to 505 litres depending on body and powertrain, a turning circle of 11.1 to 11.6 m and a tyre repair kit rather than a spare. Servicing falls every 12 to 24 months or 12,500 to 18,650 miles - worth knowing before you set your contract mileage.

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Which CLA powertrain is right for me?

Petrol suits mixed, unpredictable mileage; Diesel suits high motorway mileage; Electric suits anyone who can charge at home or at work. All three are automatic, so the decision is really about how and where you drive.

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Petrol

A 1.5 or 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 134 to 415 bhp, an 8-speed gearbox and front- or all-wheel drive. WLTP economy spans 31.0 to 56.5 mpg and CO2 114 to 207 g/km, so the entry versions are the sensible ones and the AMGs are the indulgent ones. No plugging in required.

Diesel

One choice: a 2.0-litre, 187 bhp four-cylinder driving the front wheels through the 8-speed automatic, with 400 Nm of torque and 52.3 to 55.4 mpg WLTP. If you cover long motorway miles and want to stop for fuel rarely, this is the CLA to look at.

Electric

Battery 58.0 to 85.0 kWh, 221 to 349 bhp, rear- or all-wheel drive, and WLTP range from 299 up to 483 miles. The quickest versions charge at up to 320 kW, taking 10-80% in 22 minutes, or 6.5 hours for a full charge at 11 kW at home. Our electric car guide covers the basics.

Mercedes-Benz CLA at a glance

Which CLA trim should I choose?

Sport and Sport Executive cover the essentials, the AMG Line trims add sportier looks and more technology, and the AMG models are about performance. Here's what each one brings.

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Sport

The starting point, on 18-inch 5 Twin Spoke alloys, with part leather trim, MBUX navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a large fixed panoramic glass roof and a three-spoke leather multifunction sports steering wheel. A retractable towbar is available as an option. The Sport is currently available from £492.90 a month.

Sport Executive

Adds Artico man-made leather upholstery, the Keyless Go pack, an ambient lighting pack and a rear centre armrest with stowage, plus a hands-free tailgate, on 18-inch 5 Spoke alloys. The Sport Executive is currently available from £565.82 a month. Against the Sport, that is currently £72.92/mo more expensive.

AMG Line

The Diesel trim, and the first with AMG styling: 18-inch AMG 5 Twin Spoke alloys in black, Artico upholstery, a parking pack with reversing camera, the Keyless Go comfort pack, privacy glass, paddle shifters, front sports seats and voice control. The AMG Line is currently available from £652.84 a month.

AMG Line Executive

Mainly a wheel and seat upgrade over Sport Executive: 18-inch AMG 5 Spoke alloys in high gloss black, front sports seats, an electrically adjustable driver's seat and seat memory. The AMG Line Executive is currently available from £609.20 a month. Against the Sport Executive, that is currently £43.38/mo more expensive.

AMG Line Premium

Steps up to 19-inch AMG 5 Twin Spoke alloys, the Keyless Go convenience pack with digital extra, the 14-inch MBUX Superscreen front passenger display and electrically adjustable front memory seats with four-way lumbar support, plus dual-zone climate control. Deals on this one come and go, so ask our team what's available.

AMG Line Premium+

Adds Multibeam LED headlamps with adaptive high beam assist plus, a 360-degree parking camera, a head-up display and a heated steering wheel, on 19-inch AMG Multi Spoke alloys. Availability varies, so it's worth asking us to check.

AMG Line Premium Plus

The Electric trim, starting at 221 bhp with rear-wheel drive. It brings Multibeam LED headlamps, digital extra MBUX smartphone integration, drive parking assist with 360-degree camera and front and rear sensors, head-up display, a rear centre armrest with stowage and a heat pump. The AMG Line Premium Plus is currently available from £668.04 a month.

Then come the performance CLAs, all petrol and all considerably quicker.

AMG Touring Edition

An edition of the AMG theme with 302 bhp and all-wheel drive, on 19-inch AMG 5 Twin Spoke alloys, with an AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather, the Keyless Go comfort pack and dark privacy glass. The AMG Touring Edition is currently available from £742.10 a month. Against the Sport, that is currently £249.20/mo more expensive.

AMG

Same 302 bhp all-wheel-drive setup, with MBUX augmented reality navigation, electrically adjustable front memory seats with four-way lumbar support, a heated steering wheel and traffic sign recognition added. The AMG is currently available from £740.51 a month. Against the AMG Touring Edition, that is currently £1.60/mo cheaper. Best value

AMG S

The 415 bhp flagship, reaching 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds. It adds Multibeam LED headlamps, an AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather and microcut microfibre, a 360-degree camera, head-up display, an opening panoramic roof and massaging front seats. The AMG S is currently available from £980.40 a month. Against the AMG, that is currently £239.89/mo more expensive.

Similar cars to consider

If you're weighing the CLA against other premium compacts, the Audi A5, BMW 3 Series, BMW 2 Series and Volvo V60 are the usual shortlist. You'll find the rest of the range on our Mercedes-Benz leasing page.

Audi A5Style-led rival

From £447.42 a month

Volvo V60The estate alternative

From £450.97 a month

BMW 3 SeriesA size up

From £492.37 a month

BMW 2 SeriesClosest coupe rival

From £284.35 a month

Mercedes-Benz CLA FAQs

Specifications from Mercedes-Benz's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal. FVL has arranged vehicle leases for over 25 years.

Page updated 9 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.