The Mercedes-Benz CLA specifications turn on battery size and range, since the 800 volt platform and rear-wheel drive are shared. There is no engine or fuel tank to weigh. The spec sheet is refreshingly clear to read. There is no gearbox choice beyond the two-speed automatic. Battery size is the one real variable here. Charging speed rises with the larger pack.
The CLA 200 uses a 58 kWh battery with 224 PS and a 542 km WLTP range. The CLA 250+ steps up to an 85.5 kWh pack, 272 PS and a 792 km WLTP range. Both make 335 Nm through a two-speed automatic. Both send power to the rear wheels.
Charging is a real highlight of the car. The 58 kWh car accepts up to 200 kW DC and reaches 80 percent in about 20 minutes. The bigger 85.5 kWh cars take up to 320 kW, adding roughly 300 km in about 10 minutes.
Length is 4723 mm on a 2790 mm wheelbase, with a 405 litre boot behind the five seats. A 101 litre frunk sits under the bonnet for extra storage. AC charging is 11 kW on both packs. Width is 1855 mm and height 1468 mm. The frunk suits charging cables and small bags. Both trims share the same rear-drive motor layout.
The real choice buyers face is which battery to take. Range and charging speed both rise with the larger pack. The two upper trims differ in styling, not range. Compare the CLA prices across the range, then check how far each CLA travels.