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Mercedes Opens Orders for CLA Hybrid in Europe at €46,243

The new variant targets cost‑sensitive buyers with an efficient electrified powertrain below the fully electric CLA EQ.

Overview

  • Mercedes details the hybrid system with an electrified 1.5‑liter FAME four‑cylinder, an integrated e‑machine in an eight‑speed eDCT, and a 1.3 kWh battery providing up to 22 kW of boost and up to 25 kW of recuperation.
  • The lineup spans CLA 180, 200, and 220 with front‑wheel drive or 4MATIC, and factory figures list 4.9–5.8 l/100 km fuel use and 111–132 g/km CO₂.
  • In Germany the CLA Hybrid starts at €46,243 for the 180, positioning it below the CLA EQ, with reported private leasing from €325 per month.
  • Auto Motor und Sport testing of the CLA 350 4Matic EQ awarded a record 678 points and measured more than 500 km of real‑world range.
  • Tests note very high DC charging performance that begins above 300 kW and averages 172 kW from 10–80% state of charge, alongside critiques of tight rear access, limited headroom, and a small trunk.