Compare the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Exceptional long range, and pure electric luxury
2026
Outstanding EV Award
Winner
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Saloons
Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 405 litres (3 suitcases)
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,731 mm x 1,855 mm x 1,469 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg
First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.9 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
331 miles
Battery size 58 kWh
Drive type Rear wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 37 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name CLA 200 165kW 58kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 224 BHP
Body type Saloons
Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Rear wheel drive
Forward gears 2
Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 58 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
331 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Boot (seats up) 405 litres
Length 4,731 mm
Width 1,855 mm
Height 1,469 mm
Wheelbase 2.79 m
Turning circle 11.2 m

Full features list

  • Artico man-made leather/Sortland fabric - Black
  • DC charging system with 400 V and 800 V
  • Electrically folding trailer coupling with ESP trailer stabilisation
  • Manufaktur metallic paint
  • Manufaktur solid paint
  • Metallic paint
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke leather multifunction sports steering wheel
  • 4-way electric lumbar support
  • 405 litre boot volume
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
  • Air condition air vents with surround in silver chrome
  • Air conditioning - One zone THERMATIC automatic climate control with automatically controlled air distribution
  • Artico man-made leather/Sortland fabric upholstery
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Black roof lining
  • Black velour floor mats
  • Centre console with 2 levels
  • Comfort seats
  • Fluorescent jacket
  • Front head restraints
  • Fully adjustable front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
  • Manually height and reach adjustable steering column
  • Mechanical front boot (Frunk) 101 litre and maximum load of 15kg
  • Multi source heat pump
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Twin front cupholders
  • Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • Body colour door handles
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • High level LED third brake light
  • LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights and adaptive highbeam assist
  • LED tail lamp
  • Large fixed glass panoramic sunroof
  • Mercedes Benz iconic grille, animated and illuminated Mercedes star
  • Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Solid paint
  • Sport body styling
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
  • Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Black seat belts
  • Brake pad wear warning indicator
  • Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
  • Crash responsive emergency lighting
  • Driver and front passenger head and sidebags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Dual stage driver and front passenger airbags
  • ESP curve dynamic assist
  • Electric parking brake
  • Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
  • Emergency brake assist
  • Emergency stop function
  • Evasive steering function
  • Exit warning
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front passenger seat occupancy sensor
  • Radar-based recuperation
  • Rear seatbelt status indicator in the instrument display
  • Three point rear seat belts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • 11KW AC onboard charger
  • 2-speed transmission and the power electronics form the electric drivetrain (eATS) on the rear axle
  • 58kW NMC battery
  • CCS-2 connector (DC charging with combined charging system, compatible with AC and DC)
  • Charging cable up to 22kW for wallbox and public charging station, 7m, straight
  • Comfort suspension
  • DC charging system with 800 V, at suitable DC charging points and under optimal conditions, it achieves a maximum power of upto 200kW
  • Rear axle multi-link
  • 18" 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in high gloss black with a high sheen finish
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit tyre sealant kit
  • 10.25" Instrument cluster display
  • 14" Centre media touchscreen display
  • Acoustic presence indicator
  • Active distance assist DISTRONIC with speed limit assist, restart function, route based speed adjustment and functions when route guidance is active
  • Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
  • Blind spot assist plus
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Car wash mode
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • Digital extra MBUX smartphone integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Direct-rack steer system
  • Drive parking assist with reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors
  • Eye tracking technology
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • Lane keeping assist - Active steering intervention
  • MBUX Navigation system
  • Manoeuvre assistant - Obstacles detection, cross traffic warning and drive away assist
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Owners manual in English
  • Selfie and video camera with facial recognition
  • Supercomputer MB OS
  • Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1
  • Guard 360 degree vehicle protection - Anti theft alarm system
  • KEYLESS-GO starting function
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
  • DAB digital radio tuner
  • Mercedes Benz sound system (125 W) with 8 speakers
  • Anthracite anodised-look trim
  • Interior lighting pack - CLA Saloon/Shooting brake
  • Mirror pack - CLA Saloon/ Estate
  • USB package plus - CLA Saloon/ Estate

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.