New Delhi, March 15, 2025.
Mercedes-Benz has updated the CLA with a fresh design inspired by the brand’s earlier concept version. However, the changes are not limited to appearance. The brand has made significant changes under the skin compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, this is the first time the C-Class has been introduced as a pure electric vehicle. The alternate powertrain comes with a relatively affordable variant in the form of a mild-hybrid system setup and a turbocharged petrol engine.
Starting with the design, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA comes with a familiar sloping roof complementing the bigger appearance of the four-door coupe. The car now gets a bigger size compared to its predecessor to accommodate the new battery pack. As a result, the car now has a wheelbase of 2,790 mm, a length of 4,723 mm, a width of 1,855 mm, and a height of 1,468 mm. With all of this, the car now gets rear quarter windows.
The front fascia is reminiscent of the Concept revealed by the brand earlier. It consists of a grille area that features a bunch of lights completing the front leaning face. It also gets multi-beam LED headlights housing a three-pointed-star shape DRLs. These lights are connected by a light bar across the width of the vehicle. A similar design has been used for the taillights, which are connected by 40 illuminated louvers.
