Prices for the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA have appeared on the firm's localwebsite and we can share how much this stylish compact vehicle will cost.

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA will be launching in South Africa in the next month or twoand we stumbled across pricing for the compact newcomer. From what we can see on Mercedes-Benz's local website, the new CLA will be made available in South Africa with 2 engines.

This generation of CLA sportsnew underpinningssimilar to thoseof the A-Class hatchback that was launched in South Africa during 2018. In terms of dimensions, that means the newcomer hasgrownin length and width, while itswheelbase is slightly longer too.

The engines on offer include the 120 kW/250 Nm 1.3-litre turbopetrolunit from the A-Class to powerthe entry-level derivative, which isthe CLA 200. The 2.0-litre turbodiesel unit arrives in the form of the CLA 220d, with a140 kW and 400 Nm engine. The CLA 200 makes dowith its 7-speed dual-clutch while the diesel CLA 220d gets an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The diesel will be the more fuel efficient of the two engines, with Merc claiming4.3 – 4.4 L/100 km, while its petrol-powered sibling is said to consume5.3 – 5.5 L/100 km.

Final specifications will be confirmed when the vehicle is launched in South Africa.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Price in South Africa (May 2019)

Mercedes-Benz CLA200 R571 259

Mercedes-Benz CLA220d R612 800

Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 R855 766

Further Reading

New Mercedes-Benz CLA Revealed

Mercedes-Benz CLA (2019) International Launch Review

Mercedes-Benz CLA: Old vs New

Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Revealed