Question 1

Is the Mercedes CLA 7G-DCT gearbox reliable?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes when serviced, but it can judder or hesitate at low speed, which a software update or oil change often eases. On a test drive, check slow manoeuvres, hill starts and smooth shifts from cold.

Question 2

Was the Mercedes CLA sold with a manual gearbox?

Accepted Answer

Yes, some first- and second-generation CLA 180, CLA 200 and diesel versions had a six-speed manual. Most CLAs are automatic, as is every AMG and plug-in version.

Question 3

Is an automatic CLA a good choice for commuting into Luxembourg City?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a dual-clutch CLA takes the strain out of the daily queues into the capital, and a CLA 250 e can cover a short commute on electricity. Taxed on its low official CO₂, the plug-in usually pays the €30 minimum.

Question 4

Which gearbox does the new Mercedes CLA have?

Accepted Answer

Every new CLA is automatic: the hybrids from the CLA 180 with 136 hp to the CLA 220 4MATIC with 190 hp, and the electric CLA 200 to Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 with 224 to 680 hp. There is no manual version.

Used automatic Mercedes-Benz CLA cars in Luxembourg

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 CLA 180 Shooting Brake 7G-DCT Entry

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 + AMG-Line Multi+AHK+Pano+Night+Memo

Mercedes CLA 45 AMG amg45

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 CLA 220 SB

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e LED+Kamera+EasyPack

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 + AMG-Line Multi+Pano+Kamera+Night+Memo

Mercedes CLA 250 e Progressive LED+Pano+360°+Memo

Mercedes CLA 250 e Progressive LED+EasyPack+Apple+MBUX

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 + AMG-Line Pano+AHK+Multi+Night

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e Progressive LED+Kamera+AHK+MBUX