How much does the Mercedes-Benz CLA cost?

The Mercedes-Benz CLA starts from €46,243.

How powerful is the Mercedes-Benz CLA?

The Mercedes-Benz CLA produces up to 211 hp.

What type of car is the Mercedes-Benz CLA?

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a Sedan.

Is the CLA Hybrid the same car as the electric CLA?

Same generation and body, different powertrain. The all-new CLA launched first with EQ Technology, Mercedes' battery-electric option. This mild-hybrid version runs a turbocharged petrol engine instead, with shared exterior styling and interior electronics.

What does the CLA's mild-hybrid system add?

A 48-volt starter-generator and a 30 hp electric motor built into the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, backed by a small lithium-ion battery. It assists acceleration and recovers energy under braking, but cannot drive the car on electric power alone.

When does the CLA Hybrid reach the United States?

European dealers began taking mild-hybrid CLA orders in January 2026. Mercedes says the CLA 220 and related petrol versions arrive at US dealerships in the second half of 2026.

Mercedes-Benz CLA MHEV: Price & Specs

Mercedes-Benz’s all-new CLA launched first as a battery-electric car, and the mild-hybrid petrol version followed with European pricing announced in November 2025 and deliveries starting in January 2026. It shares its body, 800-volt electronics and MB.OS infotainment with the electric CLA, differing only in what powers the wheels.

The lineup runs from the CLA 180, a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder making 136 hp on its own, to the CLA 220 at 190 hp. Each is paired with a 48-volt starter-generator and a 30 hp electric motor built into the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, for combined outputs of 156 hp on the CLA 180 up to 211 hp on the CLA 220. The 200 and 220 are also offered with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. A 1.3 kWh lithium-ion battery handles the energy recovery, which Mercedes rates at up to 25 kW under braking.

Standard equipment includes a fixed glass panoramic roof, an illuminated grille surround, next-generation MBUX running on MB.OS, a 10.25-inch driver display and a 14-inch central touchscreen.

European prices range from 46,243 euros for the CLA 180 to 54,228 euros for the CLA 220 4MATIC. Mercedes says the petrol CLA reaches US dealerships in the second half of 2026.