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Mercedes-Benz CLA

CLA

CoupeStation wagonSedanDieselElectricity145 versionsOwner report⚠ Known issues

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421Hp

Power

4.1s

0–100 km/h

270km/h

Top speed

8.8L/100

Fuel (combined)

What owners say

Overview

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain, and owner expectations. For the first-generation (approx. 2014-2019) CLA, sentiment is predominantly negative, characterized by widespread criticism of its stiff ride quality, perceived cheap interior m

Known issues

*First Generation (2014-2019) Specific: · Transmission problems (DCT/7G-DCT) — Grinding noise on light acceleration from stop, whining in second gear, erratic RPM behavior, sluggish/unreliable starting. Frequency: very frequent.

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Specifications

Generation

Version

CLA 350 85 kWh (354 Hp) 4MATIC EQ Technology

From 2025-2026

Power354 Hp

Torque6 Nm

0–100 km/h5 sec

Top speed210 km/h

DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission2 gears, automatic transmission

Seats5 seats

Fuel typeElectricity

Body typeStation wagon

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BrandMercedes-Benz

Versions catalogued145

Body typesCoupe, Station wagon

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