The new Mercedes-Benz CLA family is expanding with the introduction of the 48-volt hybrid version, which joins the existing 100% electric variant, offering customers greater flexibility in their choice of powertrain. The range consists of four trim levels: ADVANCED, ADVANCED PLUS, PREMIUM, and PREMIUM PLUS, customizable with exclusive aesthetic Lines and equipment packages. The brand with the Star announces that price lists start from 47.296 euro for the CLA 180 ADVANCED. The new hybridized engines allow for short stretches in electric-only mode, coasting with the engine decoupled, and energy recovery in every gear, with behaviors that bring fuel consumption and operating costs closer to the best diesel solutions in the segment.
Mercedes CLA is also a 48-volt hybrid
At the heart of the hybrid version is a new 1,5-liter inline four-cylinder engine, fully electrified, paired with an electrified eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated electric motor. The 48-volt lithium-ion battery has an energy capacity of 1,3 kWh. Thanks to this architecture, the hybrid models can utilize up to 22 kW in electric mode in the city, coast up to approximately 100 km/h with the powertrain disengaged, and regenerate up to 25 kW of energy during braking or deceleration, optimizing consumption and emissions without compromising performance.
Diesel-level performance
The CLA with an internal combustion engine stands as the most efficient model in the segment. The CLA 180, equipped with the new M 252 engine from the FAME family, achieves fuel consumption in the range of approximately 5 l/100 km, thanks to the Miller combustion cycle and advanced technical solutions such as the aluminum crankcase with NANOSLIDE coating, the cylinder head with a partially integrated exhaust manifold, and the turbocharger with a segmented turbine. The combination with electrification allows for consumption values, performance, and ownership costs comparable to the Star’s traditional diesels.
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Three power levels and two drive types
In addition to the improvements under the hood, the new Mercedes CLA offers a stylistic and technological evolution with more athletic proportions, a front grille with a central star, and LED light guides. The cabin benefits from the MB.OS operating system and the fourth generation of MBUX, with artificial intelligence developed together with Microsoft and Google. Available in three power levels and with front-wheel or 4MATIC all-wheel drive, the new hybrid version combines greater comfort, intelligence, efficiency, and flexibility compared to the previous generation.
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