2026 Mercedes-Benz Cars Lineup: All the Changes and Updates
Two generations of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class overlap for the 2026 model year. The German automaker sends off the prior incarnation of the subcompact sedan with a Final Edition variant of the range-topping Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S, available only in Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno paint.Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Final Edition Exterior design highlights include model-specific graphics in black and yellow, black 19-inch wheels with yellow accents, gloss black brake calipers with white AMG logs, and a chrome fuel cap with a black AMG logo. Mercedes also equips the AMG Night Package Plus and the AMG Aerodynamics Package Plus for an even edgier look with functional aero elements. Inside the cabin, the sporty compact gets 45 S branding and yellow accents.Other changes that apply to the previous-generation CLA-Class include the availability of Sage Grey and black MB-Tex upholstery at no additional cost, an AMG Line Lite package with 18-inch wheels and a rear spoiler as a no-cost option, and an available Night package as a standalone option.As for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, the third-generation sedan arrives with a fresh exterior design, new headlights and taillights, and illuminated stars on the grille. The 2026 CLA-Class is longer, higher, and wider than the model it replaces, with a 2.0-inch-longer wheelbase. Though the CLA-Class debuts as an EV with 800-volt architecture, a hybrid model will also be available due to the flexibility of the Mercedes-Benz MMA platform.Mercedes offers the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology as the base model with rear-wheel drive developing 268 hp 247 lb-ft of torque. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive CLA 350 with EQ Technology produces 349 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. With an 85-kWh battery, the CLA is expected to have around 350 miles of range.Hybrid models are set to use a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder developing 188 hp with 48-volt assistance. The eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission has an integrated electric motor supplying an additional 27 hp, allowing the CLA-Class to drive on all-electric power at lower speeds.The CLA-Class gets a new interior for 2026 with an available Superscreen that spans the dashboard. If equipped, Mercedes-Benz outfits its subcompact model with a 10.3-inch driver display, a 14.0-inch infotainment screen, and a 14.0-inch passenger display behind a glass surface. It’s the first vehicle to use the new Mercedes-Benz Operating system with over-the-air update capability.MotorTrend Ranked: #3 in subcompact luxury cars (2025 model)Read Our Experts’ Full Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Review
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