Mercedes-Benz has torn up the rulebook and reinvented its entry-level sedan. 🤯 The all-new 2026 Mercedes CLA-Class arrives with a bold promise: to lead the luxury electric car era. But is this MMA platform revolution really all that — or just a masterclass in marketing?
In this full review, we dive deep into what really matters. We uncover the secrets behind its nearly unbelievable 792 km range, push the boundaries of technology with the massive MBUX Superscreen, and question whether a 1.5 turbo engine in the hybrid version still makes sense in 2026. Forget everything you thought you knew. The battle with the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4 is going to be brutal!
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00:00Mercedes-Benz has decided it's time to flip the script and introduce the 2026 CLA class.
00:06Forget everything you thought you knew about the brand's entry-level sedans.
00:10This isn't just an evolution, it's a complete reinvention.
00:13Built on the new, and according to them, highly efficient, Mercedes modular architecture platform.
00:20A bold move that places electrification front and center,
00:23but without completely abandoning the noisy old combustion engines.
00:27What a relief for purists!
00:29The undisputed star of this show is, without a doubt, the new MMA architecture.
00:33Think of it as the skeleton of a new generation of Mercedes vehicles,
00:37designed from the ground up to be primarily electric.
00:40This allowed German engineers, in a rare moment of inspiration,
00:43to create a car with more balanced proportions and, get this, a frunk.
00:48A 110-liter front trunk.
00:51Yes, a Mercedes with a hole in the front to store things.
00:54Something not seen in 90 years.
00:56Innovation, sometimes, is just retrieving an idea someone forgot in a drawer.
01:01Let's get down to business.
01:03The powertrain.
01:04The version everyone's talking about is the electric one, and it comes in two configurations.
01:09The first, the CLA 250 Plus, focuses on what EVs promise, but rarely deliver.
01:16Range.
01:16With an 85 kWh battery and a single 268 horsepower rear motor,
01:21Mercedes swears it can travel up to 792 kilometers.
01:26A number so optimistic, it makes you wonder if the test was done on an infinite downhill slope with a tailwind.
01:31It accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 6.7 seconds, which is respectable, but it won't dislodge your internal organs.
01:40For those who feel the need for more brutality, there's the CLA 350 4MATIC.
01:46Here, Mercedes added a second motor on the front axle, boosting power to 349 horsepower and ensuring all-wheel drive.
01:53The result is a 0 to 100 kilometers per hour sprint in 4.9 seconds.
01:58The range drops slightly to 771 kilometers, but let's be honest.
02:03Those who buy the more powerful version are more concerned with getting to the next traffic light quickly than with saving the planet.
02:10Both models use an 800V architecture, which means that with a decent charger, you can recover over 300 kilometers of range in 10 minutes.
02:19Enough time for a coffee and to question your financial choices.
02:23But since man doesn't live by electrons alone, Mercedes plans a mild hybrid version for 2026.
02:29This variant combines a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with a 48-volt electric system, which adds a little boast of 27 horsepower.
02:38The estimated total power is around 188 horsepower.
02:41The brand claims it will be capable of driving in 100% electric mode for short distances in urban traffic.
02:48Maybe you can get out of your garage without waking the dog.
02:52It's a nod to the past, a foot in the present, and a shy wink to the future.
02:58Inside, the 2026 CLA is a technological spectacle that borders on exaggeration.
03:04The new operating system, MBOS, is the brain of the operation, an in-house developed software monster that integrates artificial intelligence and promises over-the-air updates.
03:15At the center of it all is the MBUX super screen, a glass panel that spans the car with three gigantic screens.
03:22It's impressive, no doubt, but also a magnificent collection of fingerprints waiting to happen.
03:27Ah, practicality sometimes loses the battle to the wow effect.
03:33Of course, all of this comes in packages.
03:36The entry-level version is already well-equipped with LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, and a host of driving assistants.
03:43But Mercedes knows you'll want more.
03:45The AMG line package gives the car a mean look.
03:48The night package adds black accents for an even more sinister appearance.
03:52And the list of options, like the Burmester 3D sound system and the heads-up display with augmented reality, are there to ensure the final price is significantly higher than advertised.
04:04It's the game, and the house always wins.
04:06Ultimately, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Class 2026 is a statement of intent.
04:12It positions itself as a leader in range, luxury, and technology, directly targeting competitors like the Tesla Model 3 and the BMW i4.
04:21It may not have the most brutal acceleration on the market, but it compensates with a sumptuous interior, remarkable energy efficiency, and a build quality expected of a Mercedes.
04:31It's a car for those who appreciate engineering, technology, and, of course, have the bank balance to match that appreciation.
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