2025-present CLA OverviewMercedes CLA Overview (2025 - present)
C174 / C178
Tech Specs Summary
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- 130 - 149 mph
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- 4.9 - 8.8 seconds
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- 154 - 349 BHP
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- 53.3 - 235.4 mpg
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- 1,620 - 2,080 kg
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- 405 - 506 L (Saloon)
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- 455 - 1,391 L (Estate)
This generation of the Mercedes CLA (C174 / C178) is produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes and started production in 2025. It's a front engined car with all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and comes as either a saloon or estate. There are five power levels available from either a 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo mild hybrid petrol engine or electric powertrain. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the CLA is the Mercedes CLA 350 4MATIC EQ which scores 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 349 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 169 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 130 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes CLA 250+ Shooting Brake EQ is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 475 miles and can store 455-1,391 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,500 kg.