Mercedes-Benz CLA C178

Third generation · 2026–present · 2 model years · 7 trims

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2027
250+ Electric · Sedan Rear Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motor (BEV) 268 247 lb-ft Two-speed gear reduction (1st: 11:1 / 2nd: 5:1) RWD 127/124 (126) $47,950
350 4MATIC Electric · Sedan Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motors with Front Disconnect Unit (BEV) 349 380 lb-ft Two-speed gear reduction (1st: 11:1 / 2nd: 5:1) AWD 120/115 (118) $50,500
220 Hybrid · Sedan 1.5L Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder with 48V Hybridization (P2 mild hybrid) 208 280 lb-ft 8G-eDCT (8-speed dual-clutch) + P2 48V Power Supply FWD — —
2026
250 · Sedan 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo 221 258 lb-ft 8-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic FWD 26/36 (30) $42,750
250 4MATIC · Sedan 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo 221 258 lb-ft 8-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic AWD 25/34 (29) $44,750
250+ Electric · Sedan Rear Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motor 268 247 lb-ft Two-Speed Electric Drive Unit RWD 127/124 (126) $47,250
350 4MATIC Electric · Sedan Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motors with Front Disconnect Unit (front: 107 hp, rear: 242 hp) 349 380 lb-ft Two-Speed Electric Drive Unit AWD 120/115 (118) $49,800
AMG 35 · Sedan AMG-enhanced 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo 302 295 lb-ft AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G AWD 22/29 (25) $56,600
AMG 45 S · Sedan Handcrafted AMG 2.0L Inline-4 Twinscroll Turbo 416 369 lb-ft AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G AWD 20/28 (23) $67,550

Safety & recalls by model year

No NHTSA data available for this generation.

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.