2026-07-22 · 5 min read
Mercedes-Benz CLA — 车款年代指南
Two CLA generations have been sold in Malaysia. Understanding which generation you have determines the transmission type, oil spec and common fault patterns.
CLA C117 (2013–2019)
- CLA 200: M270 1.3T (later cars) or M270 2.0T (early cars), 7DCT or 7G-Tronic
- CLA 250: M270 2.0T, 7G-Tronic; CLA 250 Sport 4MATIC available late C117
- Body: 4-door coupe with panoramic sunroof on most variants
CLA C118 (2019+)
- Built on W177 A-Class platform — mechanically identical to W177 A-Class
- CLA 200: M270, 7DCT; CLA 250: M260, 7DCT
- Larger MBUX screen, more ADAS features, improved body lines
Recommendation
The C118 CLA is simpler to service (all 7DCT, no 7G-Tronic ambiguity, standardised oil specs). The C117 offers better value in the used market but requires more careful pre-purchase checking given its age. Both are good cars when maintained correctly.