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 hp
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- 44.4 - 196 mpg
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- 3,571 - 4,586 lbs
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- 14.3 - 17.9 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 16.1 - 49.1 ft3 (Wagon)
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 sedan or wagon. There are five power levels available from either a 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo mild hybrid gasoline engine or . 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 13.01 lb/hp 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 16.1-49.1 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.