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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Goes Electric, but a Mild Hybrid Comes Later
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be available as a battery-electric 2026 CLA 250+ with EQ Technology and CLA 350 4Matic with EQ Technology later this year, with a mild-hybrid CLA coming down the line. The CLA 250+ with EQ Technology will sport a single motor at the rear that pushes 268 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque through a two-speed transmission. The 2026 CLA EVs will use an 85-kWh usable capacity battery pack. Meet the next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA. Launching without an engine, the folks at Mercedes-Benz will offer a pair of battery-electric CLAs at launch, with a mild-hybrid model coming down the line. The succinctly named CLA 250+ with EQ Technology and CLA350 4Matic with EQ Technology will expand the company's battery-electric efforts but will also usher in an entry-level BEV with a two-speed transmission. Powering the two battery-electric CLA models is an 85-kWh battery module. This battery module feeds either a single rear motor that's good for 268 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque in CLA 250+ trim, or a pair of motors in CLA 350 4Matic guise that's good for 349 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of the motor layout, the battery-electric CLA will have a 130-mph electronically limited top speed. Of course, the dual-motor CLA 350 will climb to 60 mph quicker than the single-motor variant, and Mercedes-Benz says it can manage that task in 4.8 seconds. Powering the internal-combustion version of the CLA is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder Miller-cycle engine. Dubbed the M 252 internally by Mercedes-Benz, this turbocharged four-cylinder works with an electric motor that's integrated within the eight-speed transmission. Mercedes hasn't given performance specs for the hybrid but does note that it can travel up to 27 mph on electric-only oomph, and features a 1.3-kWh battery. Both of these powertrain options are stuffed inside of a new shell. Dimensionally, the upcoming CLA is larger in just about every dimension. The '26 CLA is 185.9 inches long, 79.6 inches wide, and 57.8 inches tall. That's a 1.3-inch bump in length, a 0.9-inch bump in width, and a 1.1-inch bump in height. The wheelbase grew 2.4 inches over the outgoing CLA, and now spans 109.8 inches in length. Stuffed inside that larger shell is a modern Mercedes interior. The optional, dash-width MBUX Superscreen blends a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with a pair of 14-inch media displays. One of those displays sits ahead of the front passenger and can handle streaming duty with apps like Disney+ from the Mercedes-Benz app store. You'll also be able to game with a Bluetooth controller if you're so inclined. Both could be great ways to pass the time while you're sitting at a charger. It's worth noting that you can stream content on the passenger-facing screen in motion, but the central main display will only let you handle tasks like that while parked. As you'd expect from a modern 'Benz, this third-gen CLA packs plenty of driver-assistance tech under its skin. All '26 Mercedes-Benz CLA models will come with Active Distance Assist Distronic—or radar cruise control—with eight cameras, five radar sensors, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. Those sensors feed information to a water-cooled computer, which can also handle over-the-air-updates. If that's not enough, Mercedes-Benz also offers its Assist system, which integrates steering within the Distronic suite, to enable automated lane changes by activating the blinker. In certain market at a later date, the CLA will also offer Assist Plus with enhanced Distronic, as well as Parking Assist to help you navigate parking spots. There are no details on pricing, but Mercedes says the CLA 250+ and CLA 350 are slated to hit US streets later this year with production taking place at the company's Rastatt, Germany, factory. What do you think about the next-gen CLA? Tell us your thoughts below.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV
View Interior Photos/Read the Full Story The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-class enters its third generation, and this time it debuts as an EV. The production version also takes a lot of inspiration from a previous concept car, including myriad three-pointed-star details. The electric compact luxury car comes as the CLA250+ with EQ Technology and the CLA350 4Matic with EQ Technology. The CLA250+ features a single electric motor that makes 268 hp and feeds the rear wheels. The CLA350 4Matic features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain that's good for 349 horsepower. Every CLA EV sold in the U.S. features an 85.0-kWh battery, and it's expected to provide up to around 400 miles of range. Compared with the last-gen CLA, the new models are about an inch taller and longer. These illuminated three-pointed-star elements in the headlights are inspired by the Concept CLA. The tri-star motif also extends to the front of the car in the area where a traditional grille usually goes. The CLA EVs ride on the brand's new 800-volt MMA electrical platform, allowing charging speeds up to 320 kW. Unlike other Mercedes EVs, the CLA models feature extra storage space thanks to a front trunk. The CLA EVs are slated to go on sale this fall, and a new hybrid CLA (pictured in back) will follow sometime after that. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
