Mercedes-Benz CLA
The CLA is entering its third generation and represents a shift in strategy for the German brand, as it is primarily electric (a hybrid variant will be added later). The new CLA is based on an 800V architecture enabling very fast charging. The 85kWh battery provides an estimated range of 550 km in rear-wheel-drive configuration and 525 km in all-wheel-drive configuration. Importantly, the gasoline models from the outgoing generation will be sold alongside the new CLA.
Mercedes-Benz CLA
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$51,000 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$3,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$960/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | N/A |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 221 hp @ 5,500 rpm (165 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,000 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 13 hp (10 kW) |
| Torque | 111 lb·ft (150 N·m) |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Subcompact luxury car |
| Assembly | Kecskemét, HU |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 621 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 193 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,688 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,830 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,427 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 328 l |
| Fuel tank | 51 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.4 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 39 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | N/A |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | N/A |
| Driving | N/A |
| Overall | N/A |
| Average | N/A |