First Look: Mercedes-Benz Compact Range Unveils 2025 Special Editions

Mercedes-Benz introduces Special Edition models for its A-Class Hatch and Sedan, CLA Coupé, GLA SUV and GLB SUV models, launching additional features at no extra cost.

Available now, the new Special Edition line-up introduces a host of premium upgrades, design flourishes and compelling value, ensuring each model delivers a distinctive combination of sportiness, style and innovation.

A-Class Hatch & Sedan: Urban Sophistication Redefined

The A-Class remains a cornerstone of Mercedes-Benz’s compact portfolio, combining youthful design with advanced technology and agile handling. The A 200 and A 250 4MATIC models showcase a dynamic silhouette, along with MBUX infotainment and the latest generation of driver assistance systems.

With the new Special Edition, the A-Class Hatch and Sedan gain:

• AMG Line package for a sportier exterior and interior treatment, including AMG floor mats, galvanised gearshift paddles, multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, sports brake system, lowered comfort suspension and sports seats
• Night Package featuring high-gloss black trim elements and tailpipe accents
• Panoramic sunroof added on the A 200 variants (already standard on the A 250 variants)
• Grey seat belts and topstitching for a contrast-rich cabin design
• Unique 19-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels in high-gloss black with a high-sheen finish
• Complimentary MANUFAKTUR and metallic paint finishes, including MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey Solid being an available option in the compact segment for the first time.

These enhancements collectively deliver $4,100 in complimentary value for the A 200 Hatch and Sedan models, and $1,900 in value on the more powerful A 250 4MATIC variants.

CLA Coupé: Sporty Elegance with a Designer Touch

The CLA Coupé brings athletic proportions, frameless doors and a sweeping roofline to the compact class, making it one of the most design-led models in the range. Inside, the CLA blends modern luxury with a driver-centric cockpit, and under the hood, the CLA 200 and CLA 250 4MATIC offer turbocharged performance with confident road dynamics.

Similar to the A-Class models, the CLA Special Edition gains:

• AMG Line package for a sportier exterior and interior treatment, including AMG floor mats, galvanised gearshift paddles, multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, sports brake system, lowered comfort suspension and sports seats
• Night Package featuring high-gloss black trim elements and tailpipe accents
• Grey seat belts and topstitching for a contrast-rich cabin design
• Unique 19-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels in high-gloss black with a high-sheen finish
• Complimentary MANUFAKTUR and metallic paint finishes, including MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey Solid being an available option in the compact segment for the first time.

These Special Editions add $3,200 worth of complimentary extras for the CLA 200 and $1,900 for the CLA 250, enhancing both style and substance.

CLA Coupé: Sporty Elegance with a Designer Touch

The CLA Coupé brings athletic proportions, frameless doors and a sweeping roofline to the compact class, making it one of the most design-led models in the range. Inside, the CLA blends modern luxury with a driver-centric cockpit, and under the hood, the CLA 200 and CLA 250 4MATIC offer turbocharged performance with confident road dynamics.

Similar to the A-Class models, the CLA Special Edition gains:

• AMG Line package for a sportier exterior and interior treatment, including AMG floor mats, galvanised gearshift paddles, multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, sports brake system, lowered comfort suspension and sports seats
• Night Package featuring high-gloss black trim elements and tailpipe accents
• Grey seat belts and topstitching for a contrast-rich cabin design
• Unique 19-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels in high-gloss black with a high-sheen finish
• Complimentary MANUFAKTUR and metallic paint finishes, including MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey Solid being an available option in the compact segment for the first time.

These Special Editions add $3,200 worth of complimentary extras for the CLA 200 and $1,900 for the CLA 250, enhancing both style and substance.

GLA SUV: Compact Practicality Meets Crossover Poise

The GLA SUV is a versatile city crossover that brings together elevated ride height with compact agility. The 2025 GLA range, including the GLA 200 and GLA 250 4MATIC, comes with enhanced multimedia functionality, refined cabin materials and a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system in the 250 variant.

As part of the release of Special Edition models, the GLA range benefits from:

• 20-inch AMG 10-twin-spoke alloy wheels with a high-gloss black and high-sheen finish
• Panoramic sunroof
• Sporty AMG Line styling, including AMG floor mats, galvanised gearshift paddles, multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, sports brake system, lowered comfort suspension and sports seats, as well as black exterior accents
• Grey seatbelts and topstitching on seats
• Standard metallic or MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey Solid paint options
• Light longitudinal-grain aluminium interior trim

The GLA 200 Special Edition offers $4,800 in complimentary features, while the GLA 250 4MATIC gains $2,100 worth of extras.

GLA SUV: Compact Practicality Meets Crossover Poise

The GLA SUV is a versatile city crossover that brings together elevated ride height with compact agility. The 2025 GLA range, including the GLA 200 and GLA 250 4MATIC, comes with enhanced multimedia functionality, refined cabin materials and a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system in the 250 variant.

As part of the release of Special Edition models, the GLA range benefits from:

• 20-inch AMG 10-twin-spoke alloy wheels with a high-gloss black and high-sheen finish
• Panoramic sunroof
• Sporty AMG Line styling, including AMG floor mats, galvanised gearshift paddles, multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, sports brake system, lowered comfort suspension and sports seats, as well as black exterior accents
• Grey seatbelts and topstitching on seats
• Standard metallic or MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey Solid paint options
• Light longitudinal-grain aluminium interior trim

The GLA 200 Special Edition offers $4,800 in complimentary features, while the GLA 250 4MATIC gains $2,100 worth of extras.

GLB SUV: Seven-Seat Utility with Premium Versatility

The GLB is the most spacious member of the compact Mercedes-Benz family, uniquely offering seven seats in a small SUV format. The 2025 GLB balances family-friendly practicality with upmarket appointments, ideal for urban professionals and young families alike.

The GLB Special Edition models gain:

• 20-inch AMG 10-twin-spoke alloy wheels with a high-gloss black and high-sheen finish
• Panoramic sunroof
• Sporty AMG Line styling, including AMG floor mats, galvanised gearshift paddles, multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, sports brake system, lowered comfort suspension and sports seats, as well as black exterior accents
• Grey seatbelts and topstitching on seats
• Standard metallic or MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey Solid paint options
• Carbon-structure interior trim

With added equipment valued at $4,800 on the GLB 200 and $2,100 on the GLB 250 4MATIC, the Special Edition elevates the GLB’s comfort, sportiness and visual presence.

GLB SUV: Seven-Seat Utility with Premium Versatility

The GLB is the most spacious member of the compact Mercedes-Benz family, uniquely offering seven seats in a small SUV format. The 2025 GLB balances family-friendly practicality with upmarket appointments, ideal for urban professionals and young families alike.

The GLB Special Edition models gain:

• 20-inch AMG 10-twin-spoke alloy wheels with a high-gloss black and high-sheen finish
• Panoramic sunroof
• Sporty AMG Line styling, including AMG floor mats, galvanised gearshift paddles, multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, sports brake system, lowered comfort suspension and sports seats, as well as black exterior accents
• Grey seatbelts and topstitching on seats
• Standard metallic or MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey Solid paint options
• Carbon-structure interior trim

With added equipment valued at $4,800 on the GLB 200 and $2,100 on the GLB 250 4MATIC, the Special Edition elevates the GLB’s comfort, sportiness and visual presence.

Special Edition Styling: Consistent Identity Across the Range

All Special Edition models are united by their sporty AMG aesthetic and blacked-out Night Package features, giving the line-up a bold, athletic persona. From the unique high-sheen alloy wheels to the MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey Solid finish being available for the first time in the compact segment, the visual appeal is unmistakable.

Inside, the Special Editions embrace premium soft-touch surfaces and subtle yet impactful grey accents across stitching and seatbelts. Each model retains its individuality, thanks to variant-specific alloy wheels and trim elements, while offering a shared design DNA that signals exclusivity.

Beyond aesthetics, the 2025 Compact Special Editions represent significant customer value, with added complimentary features ranging from $1,900 to $4,800, depending on variant. These editions incorporate refined upgrades like panoramic roofs, bespoke wheels and premium paintwork, all bundled with no price increase over standard trim levels.

Whether you’re seeking the urban dynamism of the A-Class, the flair of the CLA Coupé, or the versatile appeal of the GLA and GLB SUVs, the Special Editions promise an enriched ownership experience without compromising on the hallmarks of the three-pointed star.

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