The 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA Sedan is a groundbreaking advancement in electrified driving. It's the most efficient, most intelligent automobile ever built by Mercedes-Benz, with a next-generation drivetrain and AI-infused technology unmatched by competitors. It's the future of luxury driving - learn more with the professionals at Mercedes-Benz of Asheville.
Power and Performance
This premium sedan comes in two trims, each with its own powertrain. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA 250+ pairs an 85-kWh battery with a single electric motor and rear-wheel drive (RWD). It's capable of 268 horsepower, 247 lb-ft of torque, and 0-60 in 6.6 seconds. Meanwhile, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA 350 4MATIC® adds a second electric motor. This brings 4MATIC® AWD/all-wheel drive and a power increase to 349 horsepower, 380 lb-ft of torque, and 0-60 in 4.8 seconds.
Range and Charging
This new Mercedes-Benz EV is the first in the automaker's lineup to feature a J1772 plug and a NACS charging port. This combination opens up access to thousands more nationwide public high-power charging stations, including the Tesla Supercharger network. At one of these Level 3 DC Fast Charging stations, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA 250+ can recoup 201 miles in about 10 minutes. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA 350 4MATIC® can recover roughly 195 miles in 10 minutes.
Range-wise, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA 250+ has a manufacturer-estimated driving range of 431-492 miles. For the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA 350 4MATIC®, the manufacturer-estimated driving range is 418-479 miles.
Infotainment
A visit to our Asheville, NC, Mercedes-Benz dealership introduces this luxury EV's incredible infotainment system. In fact, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA Sedan is the first car in the world to feature an in-car AI-integrated infotainment system. This is realized through the groundbreaking, all-new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), which integrates with the fourth-generation MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience). Another key ingredient is the MBUX Superscreen, a futuristic display that further promotes this EV's first-of-its-kind driver-vehicle connection.
Test Drive the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan in Asheville, NC
The future of luxury EV ownership is yours to pursue at Mercedes-Benz of Asheville. Visit our showroom today, where we can dive deeper into the supremely advanced 2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric CLA Sedan and discuss Mercedes-Benz finance for this extraordinary new model.