Mercedes-Benz · Chassis C118 · 2019–present
The C118 —
Second Generation, Sharper Edge
The C118 refined everything the C117 established. More tech, more power, more presence — the second-generation CLA is the compact coupe Mercedes always intended to build.
Every Star Has a Story.
Production
300K+units
Years
2019–present
Variants
5body
Collector Index
5.2/ 10
Chassis overview
Launched in 2019, the C118 CLA-Class is the second generation of Mercedes-Benz's four-door compact coupe. Built on the MFA2 platform, it brought significant advances in interior quality, driver assistance technology, and powertrain efficiency over its predecessor.
Key specifications
Platform
MFA2
Body styles
4-door coupe, Shooting Brake
Engine range
1.3L – 2.0L turbo / 2.0L diesel
Top variant
CLA 45 S AMG
Transmission
7-speed dual-clutch / 8-speed DCT
Successor
Current
Collector notes
Too recent for collector status, but the CLA 45 S AMG — with 421 hp from a 2.0L unit — is establishing itself as a future performance classic. Low-mileage early cars will be worth watching.
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