2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Price and Specs: German Wagon Returns to Australia from $70,800

Mercedes-Benz Australia has officially returned to the local wagon market, opening orders for the third-generation CLA Shooting Brake ahead of local showroom arrivals in January 2027.

The new long-roof model arrives in a streamlined, two-variant range featuring a choice of front-wheel-drive mild-hybrid petrol or rear-wheel-drive pure electric propulsion. Unlike its four-door coupe sibling, the Shooting Brake lineup will not offer an all-wheel-drive variant at launch.

The electric CLA200 Shooting Brake carries a remarkably small premium over its petrol counterpart, priced just $2,190 higher at $72,990 before on-road costs.

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Australian Pricing

Prices exclude statutory on-road costs and dealer delivery charges.

Powertrains, Charging, and Efficiency

The petrol CLA200 utilizes a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine integrated with a new 48-volt mild-hybrid system and a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery. The electric motor assists via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, capable of recovering up to 25kW during deceleration or driving on pure electric power at urban speeds when the required output drops below 20kW.

The CLA200 electric is underpinned by an 800-volt electrical architecture and features a rear-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PSM) paired with a two-speed transmission. First gear aids low-speed acceleration, while second gear optimizes higher-speed efficiency. Its one-box braking system can optimize energy recuperation up to 200kW. The electric model supports DC fast charging up to 320kW and AC charging up to 22kW.

Dimensions and Practicality

While maintaining the same length and wheelbase as the sedan, the extended roofline significantly enhances utility. Rear passengers gain 26mm of additional headroom, and the front row sees increases of 14mm in headroom and 11mm in legroom. The larger rear door openings also improve cabin access.

Standard Equipment and Safety

The CLA range carries a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on 2025 testing of the four-door sedan. Standard active safety systems include adaptive cruise control (DISTRONIC), autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot assist, lane-keep assist, a surround-view camera, and eight airbags.

Standard equipment across both CLA200 variants includes:

• AMG Line package (unique front/rear aprons, side skirts, 18-inch alloy wheels).
• Automatic LED headlights and rain-sensing wipers.
• Panoramic glass roof and rear privacy glass.
• Hands-free power tailgate.
• 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation.
• 10.25-inch digital instrument display.
• MBUX Virtual Assistant, over-the-air updates, and 5G connectivity.
• Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless phone charging.
• 'Artico' synthetic leather upholstery with heated, power-adjustable front seats (with memory).
• Redesigned steering wheel with physical controls for volume and speed limiter.

CLA200 Shooting Brake electric additionally features:

• Illuminated front grille panel containing 142 individually illuminated chrome-look LED stars.

Optional Packages

Buyers can customize the CLA Shooting Brake via four primary option packages:

• Sky Control Panoramic Roof ($1,600): Upgrades the glass roof with electrically adjustable transparency to block glare.
• Winter Package ($400): Adds a heated steering wheel and heated vision control.
• Sport Package ($1,200): Integrates the Night Package (high-gloss black exterior accents) and 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels.
• Premium Package ($2,850): Adds the MBUX Superscreen (including a front-passenger display), Multibeam LED headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, a head-up display, Burmester surround sound, and Thermotronic automatic climate control.