Mercedes-Benz has begun taking orders for its all-new CLA in the United Kingdom, with first customer deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2025. The new CLA debuts as a fully electric model, with a hybrid version confirmed to arrive later in the year.
Built on the carmaker’s Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), the electric CLA 250+ features an 85 kWh battery and a 200kW rear-mounted electric motor. Mercedes claims a WLTP range of up to 484 miles (779 km) on a single charge. The vehicle supports ultra-fast DC charging up to 320kW, enabling 200 miles of additional range in approximately 10 minutes. The powertrain includes a two-speed transmission and an 800-volt electrical system, both derived from the VISION EQXX concept.
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Standard features across the range include an illuminated grille, a 101-litre front storage compartment, a 405-litre boot, and a panoramic glass roof. Safety and driver assistance systems include Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Brake Assist, and Manoeuvring Assist. Inside, the CLA is equipped with a 14-inch central display and an integrated video camera. Buyers will also be able to add the MBUX Superscreen passenger display later in the model’s lifecycle.
The CLA is priced from £45,615 in Sports Edition trim. The AMG Line starts at £49,375, while the AMG Line Premium Edition is priced from £51,770. Higher trims bring additional features such as AMG body styling, 19-inch wheels, MULTIBEAM LED headlights, flush door handles, surround lighting, wireless charging and the ‘Night Package’ design suite.
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Mercedes-Benz described the CLA as the “first of a completely new family of vehicles” on the MMA platform. Details on the upcoming hybrid variant remain limited, but the company confirmed it will combine a four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and an integrated electric motor within an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. More powertrain options are expected to be offered in the future.