What is the difference between the Mercedes CLA C117 and C118?

The C118, sold from 2019, has the MBUX cabin with digital screens, a wider body and the CLA 250 e plug-in hybrid. The C117, built from 2013 to 2019, is plainer inside and shares its mechanicals with the A-Class of the same period.

Which Mercedes CLA engine is the best all-rounder?

For high mileage, the 2.0-litre diesels of the C118 (CLA 200 d and 220 d) are the soundest choice. In the C117, the CLA 180 d uses a Renault-sourced 1.5, frugal but less refined.

Is the Mercedes CLA automatic gearbox reliable?

The 7G-DCT dual-clutch can judder at low speed, especially on high-mileage cars. On a test drive, pull away and park slowly, and ask when the gearbox oil was last changed.

Cars

Used Mercedes CLA cars in Portugal

Found 1,652 cars

From €5,750 to €69,900, half under €25,450 · Typically 2020 with 120,000 km. The CLA shares its platform with the A-Class but wears a four-door coupé or Shooting Brake body. The first generation (C117) ran from 2013 to 2019; the second (C118) brought the MBUX cabin and the CLA 250 e plug-in hybrid.