The 2026 CLA—both electric and hybrid models—get lots of stars in their visual language in this generation. With a more pronounced wedge in its stance, the CLA EV wears 142 tiny three-pointed stars on its face, a big lighted one front and center, and more in the headlights and taillights.

Mercedes splits the CLA-Class into EV and hybrid offerings, as it tackles some of the most efficient small cars on the road.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is the company’s first car to be fitted with a multi-source heat pump as standard, which uses waste heat from the drivetrain, battery and ambient air to help warm the cabin. It is also the first Mercedes EV from the modern era to have a frunk, with a generous 101 litres of storage under the bonnet.

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Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 2025 CLA, which they claim to be more spacious, refined, and efficient as compared to the outgoing model. This new-generation entry-level coupe sedan will be available with electric and hybrid drives.

Ok, you knew that already, but that doesn’t make it any less of a surprise to see that the electric CLA weighs more than a base S-Class. Look beyond the glitzy appearance with abundant illuminated stars and screens;

The new CLA offers more to customers in every dimension: more space, more refinement, more comfort, more intelligence, and more efficiency compared to its predecessor. It is the cleverest car Mercedes‑Benz ever made – and the first model in a completely new family of vehicles.